Category Archives: Part 8: Putting It All Together

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

An Interview with Ron Shaich: The Force Behind Panera Bread

Panera Bread is a huge hit with 2012 systemwide sales reaching $3.4 billion (including franchisees). Just this year, Panera Bread made the Fortune 1,000 list for the first time. What makes Panera such a success and a growth engine? Part … Continue reading

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American Express Open on Retailing

American Express Open, which focuses on tips for small businesses, has a very good selection of articles and videos related to retailing. Here are some recent examples. Click the images to access the material.      “Small Business on the … Continue reading

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The Discounting Boom in China

After many years of exceptional economic growth, the Chinese economy has slowed down dramatically (something to which people in many parts of the world can certainly relate). As a result, consumers in China are becoming more discount-oriented. This presents both … Continue reading

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