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Built
from Scratch
by Bob Andelman, Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank
A wonderfully written informative and interesting history of the Home Depot
and the two founders. This is the best retail store history/owner biography
in years. Hardcover.
Cases
In Retailing: Operational Perspectives
by Cathy Hart (Editor)
Practical case studies provide examples of merchandising, loyalty programs,
logistics, promotions and more from actual stores. Paperback.
Forbes
Greatest Business Stories
by Daniel Gross
Stories of 20 great self-made visionaries including Robert Morris, Walt Disney,
Bill Gates, Ray Kroc, and Mary Kay Ash. Hardcover or Paperback.
International
Retailing
by Brenda Sternquist
A look at retailing on a grand scale, that doesn't skimp on details. Highlights
the differences between buying cultures and provides cases about retailers to
illustrate. Hardcover.
Loss
Prevention and Security Books
Your Guide's top 10 picks for retail loss prevention. These great retail
security and LP books will help you prevent shoplifting, reduce employee
theft and shrink, protect your store's assets and keep your people safe.
Made
in America: Sam Walton, My Story
by Sam Walton
This is one of the most inspiring autobiographies available. Sam Walton actually
explains how he built the giant discounter. His concern for his customers
and employees shine through in a truly wonderful book. Paperback.
Managing
to Having Fun
by Matt Weinstein
Let Playfair's Grand Poobah lead you through ideas to put fun and morale
back into your work place. Practical, adaptable ideas that work. Paperback.
Book Review.
Management
of Retail Buying
by R. Patrick Cash, Joseph S. Friedlander, John W. Wingate
Retail purchasing text covers assortment planning, selling, promotion and
inventory management. It also provides supply chain tips. Hardcover.
Plunkett's
Retail Industry Almanac
by Jack W. Plunkett
An excellent retail industry encyclopedia, covering the American retail scene
from trends, to company profiles, to services and more. Paperback.
Retail
Power Plays: From Trading to Brand Leadership
by Andrew Wileman
An insightful for any retailer who wants to better understand retail branding
and loyalty. Hardcover.
Retail
Success! Increase Sales, Maximize Profits, and Wow Your Customers in the
Most Competitive Marketplace in History!
By George Whalin
You'll find useful, timely, practical ideas for all areas of store operations
that don't cost a fortune to implement, but can make a huge impact on your
customers. If you're looking for ways to "Increase Sales, Maximize Profits,
& Wow Your Customers," this is the book to read. Hardcover.
Retail
Text Books
Your Guide's top picks for retailing texts. These excellent retail text books
are great to have on hand for general retailing reference.
Specialty
Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store
by Carol L. Schroeder
Retail entrepreneurs will rejoice in finding this book. Packed with practical
ideas for novice retailers, you'll find what you need to help you grow your
business. Hardcover.
Why
We Buy: The Science of Shopping
by Paco Underhill
Underhill, whose clients include McDonald's, Starbucks, Estée Lauder, and
Blockbuster, provides insights into how people shop and gives ideas that
could raise your store's average transaction. Hardcover.
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