Archive for June, 2008

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Case Study: Norton Ditto – Affecting a Plan

During it’s centennial year, Dick Hite of Norton Ditto decided to share one of the key aspects of his success. Since 1908 Norton Ditto has been the premier fashion retailer in Houston Texas. From the early days when the store’s typical customer arrived at the downtown store in a horse and buggy to the Texas [...]

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

In Answer to your Winning@Marketing Inquiries

Last month I wrote about the changing terrain of marketing success. I introduced the need to build a community around your company based on values in addition to demographics. Management One® developed the Winning@Marketing™ process to achieve that transition. Many readers felt that more explanation would be helpful. Brands and your marketing are about establishing [...]

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

Faraway Stars – Thierry Bayle

In Europe, affiliate Thierry Bayle (London) is shining as a featured speaker at the prestigious European Summer Fair. An article in “Drapers, Fashion News,Jobs, Trends” states, “…Speakers include Thierry Bayle from Management One®,who will talk about the ‘Art and Science of Buying,’ alongside Julie Warkenth from WGSN.” To register for the event visit www.summerfair.com.

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

The Role of the General Merchandising Manager

The Role of the GMM The General Merchandising Manager in a retail store plays a critical role to the key to success. The GMM must coordinate the strategy, marketing and sales for the season with the buyers in order to give the store a direction that will attract customers and build a solid reputation. It [...]

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

Quote of the day – Emile Chartier

“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it’s the only one you have.” – Philosopher Emile Chartier

No Comments » - Posted in Retail Quote of the Day by Marc Weiss