Tape # 2 October 1, 1965 - Interview - Mr. Jack Straus, 1965 October 1 Digital
Scope and Contents
Mr. Jack Straus Continuing conversation from 000602893_AT_0006. Discusses retailing and the personality surrounding retailing: appearance, patterns, markets, location. He then moves in to discussions of Government Regulations, especially on the problems of fair trade. Straus then discusses staple items and how it varies by city and then the promotion of merchandise. He finally moves into discussions of superior service, branding, and informing the public. In the second file he discusses image and integrity, different personalities that develop into different positions: merchant vs businessman vs intellectual. Moves into the presence on unions in Macy's and finally into Straus's refusal to move internationally.
Dates
- Creation: 1965 October 1
Format
1/4" open reel audio
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
6.5 linear feet (18 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Physical Facet
126
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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