Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

Knowing How to Handle Difficult People

Why is Glassdoor’s 2018 Best U.S. Employers list so popular? Because it is based on opinions of real employees and their feelings about their work environment. Great firms equal happy employees. However, we may find ourselves in a not so … Continue reading

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Best Business Books to Read in 2018

As we further head into the new year, what are the best business books to read in 2018 ? With this in mind, we present links to many “best” business book lists. So, click a link below. And start reading … Continue reading

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Recognize Declining Retailers: Three Stages

As we read regularly, many retailers are having tough times. Today, we study how to recognize declining retailers: three stages of decline. Previously, we discussed other types of failure. For example, see Reasons Why Many Startups Fail and Why Don’t Some Store-Based Retailers Get It? … Continue reading

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