Tag Archives: operations

Video: Lowe’s Innovation in Its Operations

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

Lowe’s ranks second only to Home Depot in home improvement retail revenues. It has become quite active in developing technology to improve its operations. As reported by Phil Wahba for Fortune: “Inside a Lowe’s store in Christiansburg, Va., an employee ­easily … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Technology in Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wal-Mart Improving Its Working Environment

Posted on June 12, 2015 by

The often-criticized Wal-Mart is launching a number of initiatives to improve employee working conditions and morale — in addition to its recently announced wage increases for lower-paid workers. As Tom Ryan reports for RetailWire: “Beyond its widely covered wage increases, Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Useful Information, Careers in Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Panera Bread: Operations Need a Facelift

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

Panera Bread has had an incredibly successful business model and grown significantly over the last decade: “We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment