Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

This sub-category encompasses developing and implementing merchandise plans, financial merchandise management, and pricing in retailing.

Advice for Small Business

The “7 Days of Genius,” was sponsored by MSNBC and New York’s 92nd Street Y: This was “a chance to celebrate inspiring thought leaders in many areas including small business. We’ve been fortunate to talk to some of the greatest … Continue reading

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Delivering In-Store Delight

The in-store experience is often a key to the level of success for omnichannel retailers. Consider the advice from Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and co-CEO of Birchbox, a beauty and grooming multichannel retailer:  “Having a storefront is an opportunity to interact face-to-face … Continue reading

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How Small Retailers Can Combat Fraud

Want to reduce your exposure to fraud? Take a look at this video from American Express.    

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