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.

Key Numbers for Retailers

Posted on September 26, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Martec International (a retail consulting firm) and Microsoft Business Solutions recently produced a report on How to Get the Numbers That Matter in Retail: “The objective of this white paper is to review various aspects of retail financial management and to … Continue reading →

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Watch the Construction of a Retail Store via Time-Lapse Photography

Posted on September 23, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Building a retail store can be a time-consuming and complex project. It is far more detailed than a store remodel. Consider the case of Jimmy John’s. According to its Web site, at Jimmy John’s Sandwiches: “We serve from-scratch food made … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

It has now been 15 years since one of the worst days in American history — a tragedy that many of us will remember forever. On this anniversary, it is a good time to reflect. Each year on this date, … Continue reading →

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