At the University of Illinois Illini Union in Urbana, physically disabled students can shop at the bookstore with the aid of special bus service, hydraulic lifts, and assistance by store employees. Special store hours are arranged for these students during registration. (LBH)

Discusses how the success of magnet programs depends heavily on the partnership between the school and the businesses associated with the magnet specialty. Magnet specialties discussed include applied technology, communications, international studies, science and mathematics, transportation, and retailing. (CT)

A black junior college student combined working as a department store buyer with junior college courses to achieve a career in retailing. (DS)

A joint venture of business and economics aimed at preparing managers of supermarkets. (JS)

Under trademark law a school automatically develops rights in the use of its name, athletic team, names and slogans, and seals and symbols, but federal registration is also available. Registration provides both national constructive notice of the claim of rights and incontestability of rights after five years of continuous use. (MSE)

Lack of space became a problem when the university bookstore moved into its new quarters; more space was needed to meet the demand for clothing and secretarial supplies. A student record store was purchased and electronic gear including stereos, tape recorders, electronic calculators, etc., were added to the inventory. (MLW)

With the help of a professional consultant and the results of a questionnaire to determine faculty opinions and preferences, the University of Chicago Bookstore was able to evaluate its problems and revitalize its operation. Problems addressed included: physical environment, staff development, management and business practices, and special…

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The author describes development of certification standards and an integrated training package for entry-level retail employees. Evaluation methods are discussed. (CH)

A 1989 centennial celebration at Thacher School in California prompted the college preparation boarding school to move from selling one item--the traditional striped school tie--to a range of products that matched their mission to celebrate their centennial and inspire alumni support. Thacher School found it is best to keep merchandise simple and…

The Perkins Act mandated the establishment of standards, assessments, and certification to train the nation's work force. By ascertaining what is expected of their programs and students, marketing educators will be sure that their standards are met and that the future of marketing education reflects today's visions. (Author/JOW)

Ethical dilemmas observed by students in retailing internships were the basis for a survey in which students indicated their perceptions as to whether case situations involved unethical behavior. Expanded case situations were offered to students for further exploration. The specific questions posed in this study included the following: (1) In what…

The grocery store produce section used to be a familiar but rather dull place. There were bananas next to the oranges next to the limes. Broccoli was next to corn and lettuce. Apples and pears, radishes and onions, eggplants and zucchinis all lay in their appropriate bins. Those days are over. Now, broccoli may be next to bok choy, potatoes beside…

The impact of minimum wage policy on the hiring of teenagers in relation to adult laborers in retail trade has been assessed through analysis of a study sample of 353 male and 391 female retail trade employees who were part of the 1967 Survey of Economic Opportunity. (LH)

This handbook is intended as a resource for individuals involved in the development, operation, and expansion of school store laboratories. The first of three sections covers facility/laboratory planning. It includes detailed guidelines for establishing a new school store operation and remodeling or relocating an existing operation. Section II…