Retailers must decide whether to make the most money or help the most people. This conflict between democratic ideals and the free enterprise system must be made within the corporate structure and thus puts a great deal of pressure on the businessman. Suggests questions that the retailer can ask himself regarding his professional ethics. (JMD)

Legal problems concerned with shoplifting suspects are addressed, including common law, criminal penalties, and the merchant's liability. Tangential questions and answers are presented along with discussion of pertinent court cases. (LBH)

National and state issues affecting university timesharing and personal computer resales are discussed. Background information on timesharing sales, microcomputer sales, and unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and unfair competition is presented. A checklist for actions college and university campuses can take to deal with these issues is…

Presents the writing-intensive design for a retailing management course developed by its instructor in accordance with writing-across-the-curriculum principles. Provides an overview of the semester-long project. Details project procedures for preparatory activities, field research, and writing the marketing plan. (SR)

Seventy-two summer interns were asked their attitudes toward the internship and toward retailing jobs. Supervisors' attitudes toward internships and their own jobs were also ascertained. Occupational socialization made a major difference in how interns experience their jobs; supervisor attitudes and expectations were only moderately influential.…

Some suggestions for troubleshooting when problems develop with a college merchandising program cover topics such as delivery delays, product quality, promotional material, merchandise that outside manufacturers sell directly through ads in alumni magazines, and "lemons." (MLW)

A system study of the textbook ordering department is presented including systems flow chart, chart of activities, and description of operations and procedures for utilizing the computer system. Changes based on the study are noted. (JT)

This publication presents 1982 data on business enterprises owned by Asian Americans, American Indians, and other minority races except Blacks and Hispanics for whom data was provided in earlier reports. This population of business owners was identified from tax forms and census data. In 1982 there were 255,642 firms with $17.9 billion in receipts…

This instruction booklet and single-lesson assignment booklets for a secondary-postsecondary level course in commissary store management are one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instruction and curriculum development in a civilian setting. Purpose stated for the course is to provide store…

Study objectives were to: determine the range of retail goods provided by different size urban places in two predominantly different rural states (Illinois and Iowa); investigate the relationship of distance to larger urban places and the impact on retail offerings of small towns; estimate the effects of location (i.e., proximity) and town size on…

The major purpose of the course outline presented in the document is the reduction of stealing in retail stores. The teaching outline is formatted by juxtaposing the content outline of each substantive area next to relevant activities and methods. Some of the topics covered are psychology of shoplifting, tools used by shoplifters, Ohio's law on…

Intended for prospective members of the new Distributive Industrial Training Board in Great Britain, this training guide concentrates on managerial functions in retailing; the selection of trainees; the planning of in-company and external training programs; scheduling and continuity of training; roles of training personnel; and the use of various…

The Huntley Bookstore, which serves the five Claremont Colleges, encourages its personnel to participate in continuing education programs including management seminars, financial seminars, booksellers school, and conventions. Additional resources, such as college classes and professional organizations, are also considered. (JMD)

To motivate students and generate a high degree of enthusiasm for the distributive education (DE) program, a high school in Oklahoma City has developed a demonstration project in classroom management based upon three essential conditions: a business-like environment within the DE classroom, an incentive program to maximize student involvement, and…

Prince George's bookstore targets community as well as student needs and gives high priority to quality merchandise. Its layout, operating methods, and successes are described. (LBH)