"Johnny and Tim came in the store today," I could hear his Joe Cool voice through Lydia's receiver, though she sat a seat over from me. "Who are they," Lydia had just been complaining to me about the love this keyholder from North Carolina had for himself. Something about walking into the backroom and finding him … Continue reading Celebrity Status and Retail
About a year and a half ago I went with my mother to our neighborhood Kohl's. Considering it is literally the major anchor in the strip mall that literally lines the back of our neighborhood, and is not only a two minute drive it is also incredibly walkable so my mom frequents this spot. We … Continue reading Kohl’s- 5 Suggestions For The Department Stores of America.
I was a college student who just happened to have the highest seniority in a store that had endured (barely) without a manager for nearly eight months. I held no training, really in anything, considering I honestly had originally only intended this to be a part-time summer gig; a first and only intended experience in the world of retail. … Continue reading Confronting Employees: Unmotivated
Aspects to Celebrate: 1. Most small box stores do not open until about 9 or 10 a.m. meaning most mornings you will get to sleep in even if you hold the opening shift. The long operating hours also grants more flexibility to accommodate those with atypical availabilities, or those who find a strict schedule too stifling. … Continue reading 12 Aspects to Consider Before Choosing a Career in Retail.
It happens to everyone, even your brightest most valuable players will hit burn out every once and awhile. Although we would love to be the everlasting support and cheerleaders to every member of our team twenty four hours a day, seven days a week there will be times when our employee's motivation may fall … Continue reading 5 Simple Tips to Cool Off Team Burn Out
