Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2023

You can see that America had 442,000+ retail stores back in 2019, and these numbers are bound to increase. So, here are a few tips to help you open and manage your retail store in this ever-changing economy: 1. Attract Potential Customers A clean, clutter-free, and well-stocked retail store will attract more customers.

Retail 94

Retail Tips Succession Management 94

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Team Building & Leadership Process for a Retail Operation; New Product Launch Saturday, November 27th, 2010 Posted by: mike Team Building & Leadership process that was created for a retail organization that was preparing for a new product launch.

Team Building 103

Team Building Retail Process Operations 103

The Practical Leader

APRIL 17, 2024

Partial and Piecemeal Programs The senior management team of a large national retailer, enjoying a dominant position in its markets, realized they had to make several radical changes to reduce costs while boosting service levels. But little time is often invested in developing ongoing improvement plans, habits, or approaches.

Teamwork 104

Teamwork Restructuring Project Follow-up 104

Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

If we’re going to scale successfully at the pace we’ve laid out, we’ve got to execute faster and delegate more. When people feel that business goals are tied directly to their development, they are much more likely to go the extra mile. I want you pushing hard on your teams. Get them to step up and execute!

Brainstorming 12

Brainstorming Leadership Delegation Self-aware 12

Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Consider the case of a specialty retailer whose CEO was retiring after a long, successful run. Then develop a profile limited to a few must-haves. From the outside the process might look like solid work, following best practice. But the board has essentially abdicated its most important responsibility.

CEO 15

CEO Six Sigma How To Apparel 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2014

At the other end of the spectrum, at a consumer packaged goods company, part-time merchandisers perform activities such as stocking shelves, setting up displays, and conducting inventories in retail stores. Managers won’t have enough time to spend with key customers or to develop strategies for driving long-term business success.

Span of Control 8

Span of Control Company Merchandising Management 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Consider the case of a specialty retailer whose CEO was retiring after a long, successful run. Then develop a profile limited to a few must-haves. From the outside the process might look like solid work, following best practice. But the board has essentially abdicated its most important responsibility.

CEO 8

CEO Six Sigma How To Apparel 8