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What Are the Traits of Good Employees?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, it is imperative for companies to have good, customer-oriented employees. So, what traits describe the best employees? According to Ken Sundheim, a Forbes contributor: “When hiring for any size business, it’s not what the candidates know … Continue reading →

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Nordstrom Ranked as Top U.S. Fashion Retailer

Posted on March 11, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Nordstrom is the favorite U.S. fashion chain according to a recent survey by  Market  Force Information. Nordstrom, a high-end department store chain, was praised for its customer  service, store atmosphere, easy returns, and merchandise selection. Kohl’s was second and Macy’s third in this … Continue reading →

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The Retail Employers on Fortune’s 2013 “Best Companies to Work For” List

Posted on February 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Fortune publishes a list of the best 100 employers in the United States. A number of these “best” employers are retailers. These are the retailers (in the order of their Fortune ranking) on the 2013 top 100 employer … Continue reading →

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