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What Makes Great Firms: Tips from Jack Welch

Posted on March 1, 2016 by bermanevansretail

To many expert observers, Jack Welch (who served as CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2001) was the “Manager of the Century,”  as he was called by Fortune. According to 60 Minutes, the value of GE stock rose by … Continue reading →

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Careers in Business: 2016 Trends and Opportunities

Posted on February 20, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Originally posted on Retailing: From A to Z:
In the slideshow presented below, learn about many of the opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in a field of business. The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of…

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Do YOU Understand the “Me” Marketplace?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted several times before (for example, see 1, 2, 3, 4), greater personalization is essential in today’s highly competitive, multichannel retail marketplace. With this in mind, consider these observations from Visual.ly — and check out the infographic below: … Continue reading →

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