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.

What You Learn in College That Prepares You for the Real World

Posted on June 21, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Yes, we business school professors are attuned to the comment that higher education is “too academic” and not “practical enough.” That is why we strongly support internships, on- and off-campus speakers, professional student clubs, alumni relations, career services, and a … Continue reading →

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Smart Merchandiser Video: E-Commerce Software

Posted on June 14, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Efficient and productive assortment planning and merchandise management are complex activities for all retailers — large and small, online and offline, etc. Fortunately, more and more easy-to-use, moderately priced merchandising software applications are now available. One firm in this area … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Improving Its Working Environment

Posted on June 12, 2015 by bermanevansretail

The often-criticized Wal-Mart is launching a number of initiatives to improve employee working conditions and morale — in addition to its recently announced wage increases for lower-paid workers. As Tom Ryan reports for RetailWire: “Beyond its widely covered wage increases, Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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