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Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

January 18, 2010 By 1 Comment

This is a visual tour so saturated with realism you can smell the knishes neatly displayed in the window of the Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, a visual tour comprised of hundreds of images of unique 19t

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What Retail Store Do You Work In That You Would Suggest For Others Seeking Seasonal Work?

November 7, 2009 By 3 Comments

I am considering getting a seasonal job (Oct. to Dec.) and want to hind a retail store that people have had a good experience with, and preferably pays more than minimum wage. Another plus would be a place I could get a discount for Christmas shopping myself. What are your suggestions?

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Retail Hell: How I Sold My Soul to the Store – Confessions of a Tortured Sales Associate

October 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

“I think you left these behind,” I said, handing them to her. This happens all the time when women try to return bags they’ve used. Tampons, lipstick, coins, Tic Tacs, and condoms are the top tr

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Perry’s Department Store: A Buying Simulation for Juniors, Men’s Wear,Children’s Wear, & Home Fashion / Giftware

October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This classic text continues to use the fictitious Perry s Department Store to bridge the gap between the principles of retail buying and mathematical formulas and concepts. Drawing on their experience,

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