Retail Genetics

I have read articles explaining behaviour andthought processes but instead are the remnants of
appearance as products of genetics. The study ofretail genetics. In fact, even if you started your own
genes and how they control the aforementionedbusiness, the systems are probably products of who
attributes and others like the predisposition to certainyou were at that time...the time of your uninitiated
diseases, for example, is fascinating. In fact, genesself.
hold characteristics which are hardwired into the oozeTry this: Gather your staff together and examine
and the essence of who we are.everyday tasks and procedures. Consider things like
I started thinking about the genetics of retail. If oneordering merchandise, stocking shelves, bringing
wants to know about their personal genetics theyfreight to the floor. Discuss advertising and marketing
observe their parents and and their parents parentsand visibility within your community. Break the
and...well you get a feel for how far that could go.subjects into groups for easier management. Over
But if you want to know about your retail geneticstime examine each set of tasks or systems that you
look at those who taught and mentored you. Iuse. During these meetings clear your mind of the
suggest to you that many of the systems, policiesway you currently operate and ask your staff to do
and procedures in use in your store today are simplythe same. Examine each item on every list and
the "genetic" generational passing of those teachings.brainstorm about how you would approach it were
Some of your "retail genes" may have mutatedyou starting over. It can be a fun exercise that may
slightly, but still its a a good bet that some of yourjust bring your staff together and uncover efficiency
systems are not based upon conscious and criticaland profit opportunities.