High school students can shop at the Foxes Den
during the school day.
There were some surprises, however, even with all of the
behind-the-scenes research and planning. Senior Katherine
Chomko said, “As a class we have dealt with last-minute
products thrown at us to be made, advertised, and sold within
two days; products not turning out as we expected; and certain
products that we were sure would sell, but ended up not
selling at all.” But Katherine, who plans to major in accounting
and minor in international business and music performance at
Penn State, said that’s what makes the experience all the more
valuable. “All the surprises and everything not always running
smoothly is what makes this class a true real-life experience
of what can happen when running a business. I would 100
percent recommend this class to the upcoming upperclassmen
because of its practicality and the skills that you learn in this
class that can help you in the future.”
Students agreed that they enjoyed the success of the Foxes
Den. “I think it is great how much positive feedback we got
from customers in the school and people in the Fox Chapel
area community at large,” Benjamin said.
Visit the Foxes Den online at foxesden.fcasd.edu. Domestic
shipping is always free!
A student worked on the online store. The
operations team develops store plans, works
with vendors, controls online orders, and creates
work schedules and procedures. They also
help with product selection and implementing
satellite store opportunities.
Teacher Brian Yanizeski helped students from
the marketing team create an ad. The marketing
team designs and implements all local and
community advertising, social media, and public
relations. They also aid in creating the storefront
presence, window displays, and establishing the
brand image.
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