Category Archives: Part 5: Managing a Retail Business

This sub-category encompasses retail organizational structures, human resource management, financial operations management, and operational operations management.

Resistance to Scanning and Bagging?

Today’s in-store technology often seeks to enhance the customer experience. Sometimes this works. And sometimes it doesn’t. Let’s see how. Continue reading

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Checkout Counters Still in Demand

Yes, transactions have changed dramatically in recent years. Many more shoppers buy online and have merchandise delivered. BUT, the popularity of the checkout counter for in-store transactions may surprise you. As eMarketer reports:  “The traditional checkout model is undergoing a major … Continue reading

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Money Tips for International Business Travel

Today, we offer money tips for international business travel. Please note: Most of these tips also apply to international consumer travel.   Fundera’s Money Tips for International Business Travel Thanks to Emily Campbell of Siege Media for authoring this section of … Continue reading

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