Any tips on a short-team lease of retail space in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by yom3ts on Nov 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Following a second interview tomorrow morning I will more likely than not be working at a large chain bookstore for a few months (including, obviously, the holiday season). I've never worked in retail, or anything that required me to deal with the public for that matter. I'm not expecting it to be very difficult, but is there anything I should know?
posted by phrontist on Oct 12, 2009 - 29 answers

I'm considering a slight career change into the online retail sector and I'd like to know more about distribution models, purchasing from distributors and manufacturers, and how product prices are calculated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2009 - 2 answers

How could a wiki be used by a small retail business selling tangible products? [more inside]
posted by webhund on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Are there any good blogs about working in retail? [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast on Sep 23, 2009 - 10 answers

What "secret" discounts/benefits exist at major retail businesses (J. Crew, Banana Republic, Express, etc.) and what could qualify me for these discounts. I'm talking more long term (i.e., Teacher, Employee, etc.) as opposed to coupons or specials. [more inside]
posted by WhereAmI on Sep 9, 2009 - 22 answers

Plastic-free beauty filter: I'm researching how to diminish the amount of plastic I am using from day to day, and I'm about to attack my personal-care items. Does anyone have suggestions for shampoos, deodorants, face washes, lotions, toothpastes, etc., that don't come packed in plastic containers? I'm interested in commercially available stuff and also recipes I can make at home if the components aren't too plastic-y.
posted by toomuchkatherine on Aug 5, 2009 - 19 answers

If money was no obstacle, what complete eCommerce solution would you deploy for a medium to large online company? [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Jul 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Does it go against Visa / MasterCard / etc. policy for a retail store, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, to add a charge to your order if you use credit rather than paying by cash? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 15, 2009 - 28 answers

How can I tailor my resume for a retail job, when I usually emphasize my masters degree and five years of federal government experience? [more inside]
posted by lagreen on Jul 9, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I get access to UK retail barcodes? I would like to build an application for scanning my shopping at home. [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on Jun 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I get simple business cards printed quickly in Toronto or Mississauga? [more inside]
posted by randomination on Jun 3, 2009 - 3 answers

I need reccomendations for music. Needs to be SFW. (No screaming death metal or excessively profane rap, etc.) I'm working retail and employees must supply the store with their own music and I intend to compile several large playlists organized by type. [more inside]
posted by Pseudology on May 29, 2009 - 17 answers

How does American Apparel make money? [more inside]
posted by abirae on May 27, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the internal business processes I should concentrate on when evaluating a clothing retailer? What are some questions I can ask the owner to help me identify where the processes could use some improvement? [more inside]
posted by ttyn on May 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Question for Montrealers! In the past few years I have noticed that some stores display a sticker on their front door that features a tree and roots and (sometimes) the words "La famille". It has a white field and the tree is cartoon-ey, green and brown. The caption is written in some kind of cursive font. [more inside]
posted by mikel on Mar 25, 2009 - 3 answers

short of a dremel, whats the best way to open the security case of an xbox game i just got from circuit city? [more inside]
posted by sammich on Mar 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Can you think of any examples of a retailer that has both a chain of physical stores and a "shop online" section? I've been helping out a friend who owns a knitting store with his website, and now that he's expanding I think we need to rethink the way his site works. I'm just wondering how other people organise things like stock levels when more than one physical location is involved. [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Mar 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Trying to remember the name of Best Buy-like chain store from the late 80s early 90s. [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Feb 20, 2009 - 22 answers

Social Media Retail filter: I'm trying to find examples of "best in show" social retail sites. Think "Facebook" meets "hot or not" but for rating apparel and house/home goods (for example). Bonus points if they offer the ability to follow particular users that have a good eye for style/trends that you find appealing, similar functionality to how you follow a user's feed on Twitter. [more inside]
posted by xotis on Feb 9, 2009 - 4 answers

When is the best time of the year to catch deeply discounted seasonal clothing at retail or online stores? [more inside]
posted by l2yangop on Feb 4, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some good, high-level, invitation only conferences for someone on the board of a large-cap, publicly traded company in the retail/consumer goods industry? [more inside]
posted by coward on Feb 1, 2009 - 2 answers

What are best practices for assigning SKU numbers to products? And is there a book that covers the absolute basics of inventory control? [more inside]
posted by wam on Jan 10, 2009 - 8 answers

Where in Los Angeles (or within an hour's driving distance) can I get a whooooooooooole bunch of LR41 batteries on last-minute notice? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Dec 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Can I buy a Merkur Safety Razor anywhere in (metro-accessible) DC?
posted by phrontist on Dec 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I buy Discworld items (Terry Pratchett) such as t-shirts, calendars, play scripts, coffee cups etc., in Brisbane, Australia before Christmas (not online as I don't have either a credit or debit card)? [more inside]
posted by h00py on Dec 22, 2008 - 3 answers

As a retail customer, why is it rare to receive a thank you after completing a transaction? [more inside]
posted by jorlando on Dec 7, 2008 - 36 answers

How do I help my mom sell her iced tea in stores? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on Dec 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Should I pay to advertise on Citysearch? [more inside]
posted by vito90 on Oct 19, 2008 - 4 answers

There's a particular snack product I want but can almost never find in local stores. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Robson on Oct 8, 2008 - 6 answers

So, what's the current Received Wisdom on what to do when you get home and find that your 5 year old has lifted a couple pieces of candy at the grocery store without benefit of payment? [more inside]
posted by baylink on Oct 7, 2008 - 35 answers

Does anyone know how to effectively (and economically) market a women's shoes and accessories retail store in London, UK? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Sep 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the business model for saturation retail banking? [more inside]
posted by workerant on Aug 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Recommendations of blogs or websites on retail management and strategy? [more inside]
posted by willy_dilly on Aug 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Retail survival kit [more inside]
posted by jschu on Aug 8, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I be a better retail employee who is helpful, but does not annoy you? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jul 23, 2008 - 58 answers

Should I get a second job, and should I work retail? Suggestions as to where? I have a full-time job now with benefits, I work basically 10 - 6:30, but this is an expensive city (DC) and I'm having a hard time saving money. Since I'm in the web development field, a natural fit would be freelance on content-migration projects. But I've done that and it depresses me to go home and sit in front of a computer alone slogging away at code, after I've just spent 8 hours sitting in front of a computer. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by citron on Jul 13, 2008 - 29 answers

Why are 24/7 big-box stores so rare in Chicagoland? I'm not talking just the downtown core or even the city itself. You have to drive nearly 30 miles from downtown to hit the first 24/7 Meijer in Schaumburg. I'm comparing this to central Illinois which has nearly a dozen Super Walmarts for 300,000 people in a 25 mile radius. Surely there is demand for 24/7 shopping in the city and the inner-ring suburbs.
posted by hitopshelf on Jun 18, 2008 - 16 answers

How do supermarket IOUs work? [more inside]
posted by andrewyakovlev on Jun 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me find free online blueprints for cardboard store displays. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on May 29, 2008 - 2 answers

Specific questions, and general advice and suggestions, on purchasing a very prominent, locally owned, retail business. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 28, 2008 - 4 answers

My new boss has allotted me US$3000 and US$1500 for a new desktop and laptop machine, respectively. I'd appreciate some suggestions about what to buy. [more inside]
posted by Coventry on Apr 29, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I am researching the growing occurence of pay-what-you-can, or pay-what-you-think-the-meal-was-worth restaurants. There are several operating both domestically and internationally, as explained here. In light of the Radiohead giveaway, the concept has been getting increasing, positive press. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Apr 27, 2008 - 12 answers

NameMyStore Filter: Art/party/event space for kids needs a name: details inside... [more inside]
posted by zackola on Apr 14, 2008 - 3 answers

How long does it take to get a product from pitch to store shelves at a retailer such as Ritz Camera or Target? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What do I do to tide myself over until my next real job? Shitty retail work or temp work? [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Jan 19, 2008 - 28 answers

What are some retail credit card accounts (ie Macy's Card) that deliver good freebies, coupons, discounts or other promos for members? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jan 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can I buy fabric near midtown NYC? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Dec 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Where's a good place to buy running shoes in London? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers