Shop Until You Drop: 5 Go-to Stores to Shop for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is officially one month away! While officially, Fat Tuesday is March 5th, the festivities for me will kick off February 27th,...
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PSA: Please be Nice to People Working in Customer Service
Pro-tip: Just be a decent person!
What I Learned Working in Retail
Like many people, my first ever job was in retail. From the ages of 15 to 18, I worked part time as a cashier at a drugstore. While I loved...
The End of an Era: Henri Bendel Is Shutting Down
After 123 years of being in business, Henri Bendel is closing their doors for good as the New Year roles in. The iconic luxury brand is...
Is Victoria's Secret ruined?
I have been watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show for years now, and have always looked forward to watching the show with my friends...
The Dangers of Working in a Place You Love
"You can pay me in merchandise!" is an excellent idea in theory, not in practice.
Why Everyone Needs to Work Retail Once in their Life
As the holidays get closer, be kind to retail workers.
5 Things That People in Retail Hate to Hear
As the Holidays inch closer and closer upon us and we begin to scrounge around for presents (for ourselves, or for others), there are some...
From France, With Love: Amber Anderson
International student, Amber Anderson, has learned a lot before coming to Cal Lutheran and is continuing to learn about her passion in music.
I Worked Retail on Black Friday...and Lived to Tell the Tale
Ahh, Black Friday. A day full of packed shopping malls, insane deals and mass mayhem. Customers stampede into stores, lines parade out the...
My Experience Working for the Holidays and Not Seeing Family for the First Time
Being the poor college student that I am, I decided to seek more part-time work with better pay and better opportunities. Understanding...
To The People Who Shop On Black Friday
To the people who shop on Black Friday, Black Friday has gotten more and more intense over the past few years. Retail stores are now...
Black Friday Horror Stories
Some of us love black Friday. I mean, who doesn't love getting great deals on stuff whether they are for yourself or even for Christmas...
What it's Like to be a Retail Employee During the Holiday Season
PSA: Be kind to retail employees!
Things I Have Learned After Four and a Half Years of Working In Retail
A few of the things retail has taught me.
Working in Retail on Thanksgiving
Working Thanksgiving can definitely be a bummer and I cannot wait until it is no longer an issue for me, but a cup of coffee and a positive attitude makes it a little bit easier to get by.
7 Tips Every Retail Worker Needs To Survive Black Friday
Wear Comfortable Shoes My first Black Friday I decided I would wear riding boots because I thought I would be fine standing in them all day...
Confessions of a Retail Worker
If you have ever worked in the food/retail industry, you know that you have a newfound respect for all of your brothers and sisters who...
Michael Kors Bought Versace: What's In Store For The Brand?
People everywhere seemed to be pretty surprised when Versace announced that they will be selling the Italian luxury brand company to...
Starting Your Own Business: Advice from Dr. Susan Fiorito
Young entrepreneurs, this one is for you!
