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Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. Customers will be flocking to stores to make their season magical by purchasing gifts for family and friends. While the customer is full of holiday spirit, retailers need to be at the top of their game to succeed. Success comes in three parts: Managing Pre-Thanksgiving activity Managing Post-Thanksgiving activity Managing Post-Christmas activity Content contributed by Greg Manning, ABCP Florida SBDC at USF
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