Tag Archives: planning

Videos on How YOU Can Do Better in Omnichannel

Posted on March 3, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Supply chain management has become a lot more complex for the retailers that operate through multiple sales channels. Their goal is to provide the most seamless operations possible through an omnichannel strategy — as we have noted before (see, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Technology in Retailing, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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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Dylan’s Candy: Using Data Well

Posted on February 24, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As noted at its Web site,  “In 2001, Dylan Lauren [yes, the daughter of Ralph] pioneered creating the world’s largest confectionery emporium and lifestyle brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar. By merging the worlds of art, fashion, and pop culture with candy, … Continue reading →

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