Tag Archives: retail

Mar07

Measuring “The American Dream” helped retailers find the right employees

By Lanae Spruce, Guest Blogger, NRF Foundation | Published: March 7, 2012
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Amit Sen, Greg Smith, and Chris

Measuring the “American Dream” wasn’t quite possible — until professors Amit Sen, Greg Smith, and Chris Manolis put together the American Dream Composite Index (ADCI) at Xavier University’s Center for the Study of The American Dream in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Read our joint interview with STORES to find out how employees define job satisfaction and job [...]

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Mar02

Merchandising offers endless career options at the TJX Companies

By Lanae Spruce, Guest Blogger, NRF Foundation | Published: March 2, 2012
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Almost every item that’s for sale in any retail store shares one common trait — it had a long arduous process to reach its final in-store destination. A merchandiser is responsible for the planning, buying, and placement of company products. This career path is for the gusty individual who isn’t afraid to barter, has a [...]

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