Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

This sub-category encompasses introlling and controlling the retail strategy.

Improving Retail Decision Making

According to APT (Applied Predictive Technologies): “Improving a retail business requires creativity and consistency. Although executives are full of ideas about how to improve their business, they lack the tools to consistently make the right ‘call.’ Great ideas, when tested … Continue reading

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Cabela’s Defines Best Practices in Global Ventures

Cabela’s is the “largest mail-order, retail, and Internet outdoor outfitter in the world.” Recently, eMarketer conducted an interview with Cabela’s Derek Fortna, who has had a large role in the firm’s success: “In his seven years with outdoor adventure retailer Cabela’s, Derek … Continue reading

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Does Esprit Have a Future?

At one time, Esprit Holdings was a leading global apparel retailer. With the June 2012 resignations of the firm’s top two executives after a tough period of time, the company’s future is now in some doubt. As reported by Rachel Lee and … Continue reading

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