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What Are the Steps in a Credit Card Transaction?

The answer to this question is not known by many retail employers and almost almost all shoppers. They often just see a card number being entered and computer software do its magic. The infographic below by ProPay, a firm that … Continue reading

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Better Determining Profit

Do you have a good handle on your profits? Looking for a different perspective? Well, here’s one. The Retailer Owners Institute has produced a resource titled “Retailer’s Profit Finder.”  As ROI notes: “The typical accounting package lists expenses in alphabetical order. … Continue reading

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Best-Reviewed Retailing Books on Amazon

To end the year of 2014 on an inspiring note, here are several of the best-reviewed books on retailing (by Amazon readers). How many of these books have you read? Why not add a couple of them to your list … Continue reading

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