Researching a retail company prior to a job interview is essential for interview success. Without research, job interview candidates will not have good answers to interview questions like, "What do you know about our company?" or "What questions do you have about working here?" In an environment of high unemployment, hiring managers are likely to disqualify candidates who have done no research and seem disinterested in the company that will be giving them a paycheck.
Find complete research resources that will prepare you for a job interview with the largest U.S. retail chains in this retail company research index.
Abercrombie & Fitch Research Resources
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is an apparel chain based in New Albany, OH which is best known for its controversial CEO, Mike Jeffries, and its sexualized marketing campaigns which feature young, scantily clad models, who also staff the Abercrombie retail stores.
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Aeropostale Research Resources
Aeropostale is an apparel chain based in New York, NY which is best known for its leading positive performance through the Great Retail Recession.
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Amazon.com Research Resources
Amazon.com is an e-commerce company based in Seattle, WA that is best known for it founder, Jeff Bezos, its transformation of the publishing industry, and its commitment to customer satisfaction which has helped it to build a fanatically loyal customer base.
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Best Buy Research Resources
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Best Buy is a category killing electronics retail chain based in St. Paul, MN which is best known for its blue crew, Geek Squad, customer loyalty rewards program, and its wide selection of technology products and services.
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The Buckle Stores Research Resources
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Based in Kearney, NE, The Buckle chain was the envy of the U.S. retail industry during the Great Recession. With the right products at the right price, The Buckle was one of the few retail chains to post positive same store sales in every month of 2009.
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Disney Stores Research Resources
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The Walt Disney Company, based in Burbank, CA, is equally well known for its movies, theme parks, retail merchandise, and the creativity of its founder, Walt Disney.
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Dollar General Research Resources
Dollar General is the largest discount retail chain by number of stores in the U.S. Based in Goodlettsville, TN, Dollar General that is best known for its one dollar price point, its no frills stores, and its presence in small and low income neighborhoods.
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Google Research Resoures
Google is an internet company based in Mountain View, CA, and is best known for its search engine, its advertising services, its web apps, and its techology innovations.
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JC Penney Research Resources
JC Penney is a 107 year-old retail company based in Plano, TX which is best known for the principle-centered leadership of its founder, James Cash Penney.
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Kohl's Department Stores Research Resources
Kohl's is a value-priced department store chain based in Milwaukee, WI which is best known for its financial liquidity, its celebrity branded product lines, and its commitment to green retailing.
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