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Universum’s 2013 Listing of the Most Attractive U.S. Employers

Universum has just released  its 2013 listing of the most attractive employers in the United States. This listing is based on a survey of 75,000 American students. Among the top 100 most attractive business employers, many firms have a strong … Continue reading

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Can Apparel Startups Bypass Traditional Retail Channels?

Many entrepreneurs would LIKE to establish their own direct-to-consumer sales channel rather than market their merchandise through retail stores. Why? They would like greater control, a bigger share of profits, and other reasons. But, this is often not feasible. The … Continue reading

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Retail Management: A Strategic Approach

Our text, Retail Management: A Strategic Approach, 12th edition, is not only accompanied by this blog and our Twitter feed, but also a complete set of retail resources. Check it out. Thanks. 🙂

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