What trends are mapping the future of retail?
In the future, the retail industry will continue its evolutionary process, growing and changing with the implementation of new technologies. With burgeoning interest in non-store retailing (on-line, TV home shopping, and interactive), retailers will continue to redefine and plan new shopping environments, virtually rethinking the conventional retail store. Essential industry functions such as marketing, distribution, customer satisfaction and inventory control will also be redefined and restructured. The dynamic changes facing the industry today will no doubt make retailing an exciting and cutting-edge career choice for the 21st century. (Donna Pearl, Vice President) 4. I am interested in retail. What opportunities exist? Retail Management: This position is the “foot in the door” available throughout the retail industry. You will be exposed to all facets of the business, including merchandising, finance, marketing, operations and human resources. Typically, promotion from entry-level p
