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Retail Confidential, Part 2: Behind the Counter: December 1, 2009
By Anne Kadet, SmartMoney Magazine
After undergoing computerized personality tests and interviews to find a retail job this season, a SmartMoney reporter finally landed a job at a J. Crew in midtown Manhattan and talks about how it went. Guidon CEO Ron Wince discusses how the average break room compares.
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Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk: November 19, 2009
By Anne Kadet, SmartMoney Magazine
Though few customers can see it, retail work is undergoing a revolution of sorts, with companies going to new extremes in their quest for efficient hiring (think online psychological testing) and more productive work. Guidon CEO Ron Wince discusses how space in the back of the store costs just as much to rent as space in the front, so retailers tend to scrimp on employee areas.
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The New Business Model: September 2009
By Karen Alberg Grossman, Men's Retail Magazine/MRketplace.com
Guidon CEO Ron Wince offers tips for retailers on succeeding during a downturn.
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Applying Lean Six Sigma Principles to "Five Points of Transition" in a Retail Environment: August 2009
By Guidon Performance Solutions
Guidon discusses how retailers are increasingly finding opportunities to improve the customer experience through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles utilizing the "Five Points of Transition."
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Economizing the Store: In a recessionary environment, how are retailers maximizing resources and doing more with less?: February 1, 2009
By Jessie Bove, DDI Magazine
Guidon CEO Ron Wince provides tips to the retail industry on minimizing costs and getting more out of personnel.
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Under Armour Says Revenue Will Be Lower: Shares drop 13 percent as news surprises analysts: January 14, 2009
By Liz Farmer, The Daily Record
Guidon CEO Ron Wince weighs in on the financial state of Under Armour and other retail businesses.
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Retail Sales Reports for Holidays Bad As Predicted: January 8, 2009
By Jackie Crosbie, The Star Tribune
After a tough season for retailers, Guidon CEO Ron Wince explains how improving the customer experience can increase sales.
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Economy Puts High-End Retailers in Price Predicament: December 24, 2008
By Allison Wollam, Houston Business Journal
Guidon CEO Ron Wince provides advice for high-end retailers to maintain their luxury status during the economic slowdown.
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Value Is Key This Holiday Season: November 25, 2008
By Debra Hazel, GlobeSt.com
During a difficult holiday season for retailers, Guidon provides tips on reducing costs through streamlining distribution and inventory.
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