How Department Stores Are Carried On (1901)

By W.B. Phillips and William Battle Phillips

Book Overview

""How Department Stores Are Carried On"" is a book written by W. B. Phillips in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the inner workings of department stores during the early 20th century. It covers topics such as the history of department stores, their organization and management, the buying and selling of merchandise, advertising and marketing strategies, and the role of employees in the store. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of department stores and their operations. The author, W. B. Phillips, was a prominent retail executive and consultant, and his insights and observations provide valuable insights into the development of modern retail practices. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of retail and the evolution of department stores.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436504147
• ISBN13: 9781436504140
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"