Welcome! And you've already gotten great advice. All I will add is RUN from retail. Any time you have to have the doors open at x AM ready to Serve what ever walks on in, you start with a negitive.

Could just be I have only failed in a retail venture and it sours my opinions .

If I may suggest, keeping some focus on a business plan while you learn will be a great boon. For some of the best information on all things business:

http://www.sba.gov/

Best Wishes

Madame
Queen of The House of Hibbs