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More Senior Women Executives Emerging in Retailing

Posted on July 14, 2015 by bermanevansretail

After a very long period in which men have dominated the senior executive positions in retailing, more women have now ascended to top positions. As Laura Heller writes for FierceRetail: “Change has been slow to come to retail. And that is … Continue reading →

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Mary Pacifico-Valley: A Great Career in Auto Retailing

Posted on July 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Mary Pacifico-Valley is the owner of Denver-based Rickenbaugh Automotive Group. Pacifico-Valley worked her way up the ranks to her present position, and her company is hugely successful: “Rickenbaugh Cadillac Volvo in Denver, CO and Infiniti in Dacono treats the needs of … Continue reading →

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What You Learn in College That Prepares You for the Real World

Posted on June 21, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Yes, we business school professors are attuned to the comment that higher education is “too academic” and not “practical enough.” That is why we strongly support internships, on- and off-campus speakers, professional student clubs, alumni relations, career services, and a … Continue reading →

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