Managing a Retail Shop can involve many things; including opening and closing the store, maintaining stock control, managing sales staff, creating and maintaining shop displays, keeping the shop clean, managing security, banking and financial record keeping, and of course selling.
The physical environment of a shop can come into play in many different ways. The first thing to consider is where the shop is located. Location can be crucial to a shops success. One thing to consider is foot traffic – are there lots of people walking past the shop that can be enticed in?
Another physical environment consideration is the environment that is created in the shop. The physical environment will ultimately encourage the customer to buy. There are a few aspect...read more