retail trade

Explores the history of modern shopping culture and trends, discussing how retail stores have changed from the early 1800s to the present with online shopping and megastores.

Discusses the advertising industry, including how effective ads work, how they affect and conversely reflect society, and the ethical and legal issues concerning advertising.

Presents the author's account of how Wal-Mart stores uses questionable business practices, revealing why Wal-Mart is feared and despised by many, and describes how the world's largest retailer is destroying America's interests.

Examines how Wal-Mart influences businesses in every industry, exploring the principles of leadership that have developed in response to Wal-Mart's role in the global economy and the response organizations have had to those principles.

Becka Alden helps her mother in the family's hardware store and tries to think of ways to increase business.

Identifies career opportunities in the retail industry, providing descriptions of retail managers, customer service, buyers, supply chain managers, warehouse managers, and others, with information on responsibilities and training, and profiles of workers in the field.

Follows the activities of a storekeeper from early morning when she opens her shop until it is time to go home.

Traces the ownership and development of a retail establishment in Glastonbury, Connecticut, thus reflecting life in the town between 1874 and the present.

Provides an introduction to online retailing, looks at different types of electronic commerce, offers advice on getting started in the field, and explains how to launch an electronic retail business.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions for retail sales personnel.