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.

Retailers Closing the Most Stores

Posted on March 18, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Although 2015 promises to be a good year for many retailers, others still face tough times ahead. And for some retailers, continued store closings remain in their immediate future. As reported by Mark Lieberman and Thomas C. Frohlich for 24/7 Wall … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax Fairness Revisited

Posted on March 17, 2015 by bermanevansretail

“Sales tax fairness” is a phrase by retail trade associations and numerous store-based retailers. It is intended to motivate Congress to require online retailers to collect sales tax in a manner consistent with store-based retailers. The latter feel that online … Continue reading →

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An Infographic on the Art of Window Displays

Posted on March 16, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Window displays can play a large role in generating the enthusiasm and browsing behavior of shoppers. Great displays can generate store traffic that would otherwise be lacking. As Barry Rice writes for ShutterCo, a leading provider of shutters in Dublin, … Continue reading →

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