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Elections and Retail: Turning Out the Vote

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Politics and elections that determine political outcomes have significant repercussions on the retail industry at multiple levels. The most obvious and more predictable is the legislative agenda espoused by the winning party on costs of doing business including tax rates, … Continue reading →

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Upward Mobility: Digital Retail Careers

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

The growth of online and mobile shopping requires a talent pool of employees who can ensure an easy and productive online experience.  Bryan Pearson in his Forbes article notes that as retail evolves “the most promising jobs will involve insights, … Continue reading →

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Turbocharging Convenience Stores with Frictionless Checkout

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

The first Amazon Go store in Seattle opened in January 2018 and was the first commercial implementation of frictionless checkout or “Just Walkout Technology” in the U.S. retail market. Customers scan the Amazon Go app on their smartphone at entry, … Continue reading →

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Now on YouTube: Careers in Business 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

Earlier this year, we published a PowerPoint slideshow: “2017 Edition of Careers in Business.” Now we have produced a YouTube version of this slideshow — which is easier to view; and it is complete with music. 🙂 PLEASE take a … Continue reading →

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AI Applications in Retailing

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

As we have noted before, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by retail companies and others has really taken off. The best is still yet to come — exemplified by the video clips below. According to Bryan Wilson, reporting for … Continue reading →

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FREE: 2017 Edition of Careers in Business

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Learn about the many opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in business. The latest data are included. Lots of data!! Outline of Topics: General Hints Background Data By Occupation Long-term Trends Hot Long-term Business Career Opportunities Bureau … Continue reading →

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