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Which Boots Are Best for Amazon Delivery Drivers?
As an Amazon delivery driver, I've had very long and stressful workdays. One pair of boots has been an absolute pleasure to wear. They have been great for high-performance delivery challenges.
Everything You Need to Know Before Shopping on YesStyle
YesStyle.com is a Hong Kong-based clothing retailer that ships to many parts of the world. These are some things you need to know before you place an order.
Nordstrom's Competitive Advantage and Strategy
This article explores the competitive advantage and strategy of Nordstrom, Inc., one of America's most popular high-end retailers.
Five Ways College Bookstores Can Be More Successful
College and university bookstores face more pressure than ever to succeed given challenges in higher education. This article focuses on a few ideas to help them stand out.
Kmart: Market Intelligence Report
This market intelligence report uses several techniques including PESTEL analysis to investigate and summarize Kmart’s external environment and 4P technique to examine Kmart’s marketing mix and its consumers, and offer some strategies for future development.
How Amazon Acquired Whole Foods: A Case Study in Debt Financing
How do corporations absorb each other? Get a glimpse into corporate finance and how large organizations use debt to finance and expand operations.
6 Pros and Cons of Working in Retail
Retail work is polarizing—some love it, while others can't stand it. If you're considering jumping into a career in retail, read on for a list of the major pros and cons of working in a store-based sales environment.
How to Price Used Books as a Dealer
A nearly daily task for a used book dealer is pricing books purchased for resale. Here are pricing guidelines and factors to consider.
How to Make Change Without Using a Calculator
Cashiers everywhere groan when a customer wants to use cash rather than swipe a credit card. Making change really doesn't have to be all that difficult if you know these tips.
History of Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop is one of the few surviving toy retailers today, outlasting Toys "R" Us. What's behind the company's success?
What Is It Like Working on the Shop Floor in a Supermarket?
Here's my experience working on the floor in a supermarket. What skills are needed, pros/cons, and more are shared.
Why You Should Work at The Home Depot
This article includes a detailed guide of the pros and cons of working for the big box retailer, The Home Depot. Answers the question, "Why should I work for The Home Depot?"
Walmart: A Comprehensive Business Analysis for the U.S. Market
A comprehensive business analysis of Walmart Stores Inc., one of the most well-known, internationally-recognized retailers, for the US market.
5 Blunders That Kill Retail Sales
People continue to shop in retail stores despite the ease of internet purchasing. Here are a few things salespeople do that help run customers out of your store.
Grocers Increase Sales Through Online Outreach and Delivery Services
Grocery stores can increase sales by providing services that attract more customers and that are likely to increase the amount of money people spend per order.
The Demise of Graf Canada
This article shares how hockey equipment company Graf Canada could not sustain its once-iconic reputation.
What Does a Supermarket Trainer Do?
If you've just received excellent customer service at your supermarket, thank the store's trainer. They are responsible for ensuring the staff's training is up to date and everyone is working safely.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Retail Employee Theft
Stealing money or merchandise while employed at a retail company may cost you your job, income and reputation. Here are 10 things you need to know before you get arrested.
6 Things You Didn't Know But Always Wondered About Costco
What happens to returns? Is Costco the cheapest? What about luxury items and insurance? I give these answers here. This article is a must-read for all Costco shoppers.
Training, Skills, and Duties of a Cashier
The basic duties of a cashier are to greet customers, ring up merchandise, bag the items, take the customer's payment, and thank them for their business. What training or skills are needed?
How to Count Back Change
How did cashiers know how much change to give back before computers? They counted it back by hand. This tutorial makes it easy to give back the right amount of change.
How to Bargain in China's Wholesale Markets
A guide to bargaining and negotiating a lower price in Chinese wholesale markets with practical haggling techniques to obtain lower prices from a Chinese wholesaler.
The Rise and Fall of Blockbuster Video
On November 6, 2013, video rental titan Blockbuster Video announced that its last 300 U.S. stores would close in January 2014. Movie fans were surprised to hear that there were any Blockbusters left.
Competitive Advantage: Why It's Good to Be Near Competitors
Many businesses wish they were the only game in town, believing that it would give them competitive advantage. Unfortunately, just the opposite is true. See why it's good to be near competitors.
How to Make Money With a Booth at an Antique Mall or Indoor Flea Market
Read on to learn how you can make money selling your goods at antique markets.
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Work for Walmart
From poor healthcare benefits to hour-cutting, get the inside scoop on why working for Walmart is a bad move both personally and professionally.
Basics of Product Test Marketing
The introduction of new products or services can require large outlays of cash. Manufacturers often use test markets to gather information related to sales potential & other marketing considerations.
What Are the Responsibilities of a Cashier?
The cashier is one of the most important employees of any business. The position of a cashier may seem simple, but the job goes far beyond that of ringing products up and giving out a receipt. Here's what you need to know.
Responsibilities and Duties of a Retail Cashier
There are many aspects to cashiering you may not have realized before. If you're considering applying for a cashiering position, take a look at how to cashier from someone with years of experience.
How to Be a Good Retail Sales Associate
Learn what you will be doing as a sales associate and how to be successful in selling products to customers. Learn how to read your customers and make more money at your sales job.
11 DIY Secrets to Making Great Shop Window Displays
Learn the techniques for creating stunning window displays that not only look good but help increase sales too.
15 Methods to Increase Retail Sales
This is a no-nonsense, practical and down-to-earth guide to how you can increase sales in your shop on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
Old Discount Stores From the Past
A trip down memory lane reminiscing about names like Woolco, Korvette, GEM and other discounters. Sounds of crowds, cash registers and PA announcements fill my shopping memories, as do the smells of popcorn, and hot dogs. And while the names have changed, the stores today remain very similar!
Famous Black Female Entrepreneur: Gloria Mayfield Banks
Are you familiar with Gloria Mayfield Banks? She is an Elite Executive National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics and a multi-millionaire with over 6,000 consultants under her. She is an inspiration for all women in the business world today.
Can You Make Money Selling Avon?
Want to work from home? Read on to learn if selling for Avon may be right for you.
PEST Analysis of the Coca-Cola Company
PEST Analysis of Coca-Cola: describes the PEST factors that influence Coca-Cola and analyzes the subfactors of each PEST Analysis factor.
16 Ways to Amaze and Impress Your Retail Customers
If you have a business out there and you aren't doing most or all of these, you still have a lot of opportunities in front of you to increase sales and profits. Even the photos speak a thousand words about these businesses!
The Ups and Downs of Working in Retail
Are you looking for a job where you can use your people skills? Consider a job in retail! Before you send in that application, find out what you can expect as an entry-level sales associate.
How to Calculate Markup Price, Markup Percentage, and Margin
In retail (and other industries), items are purchased, marked up, and resold. Here's what you need to know about margins, markups, and selling prices (and how they relate to each other). Learn how to calculate selling price and markup percentage using simple formulas.
Cashier Jobs: The Truth About Working in Retail
An overview of the ups and downs of working in retail. A cashier's own story of working in the retail environment.
Retail Merchandising Jobs: What Is a Merchandiser?
Learn more about a career in retail merchandising, including the different types of merchandising work, the tasks involved, and how to get this type of job.