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Merchandising
Retailers recognize that Merchandising is at the heart of Retailing; what do our customers want/need and how can we most effectively, and strategically, provide these products and services . This focuses on various core areas such as those listed below and requires proficiency as demonstrated through acquired knowledge and skills.
A partial listing of our subject matter expertise and library of courses are listed below. Please click to view course descriptions.
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Retail Training Curriculum
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Category Management
The skillfull development of category business plans that reflect insight grounded strategies and linked tactics for implementation.
- Shopper & Category Development – The Evolution of Category Management
- Shopper & Category Development – The Planning Process for interface between Retailers & Suppliers
- Fundamentals of Assortment Planning
- Effective Shelf Management
- Fundamentals of Retail Price Planning
- Tactical Blueprint & Initiative Development
Strategy & Innovation
Development of strategic business plans that reflect insight-grounded innovative platforms to address issues/opportunities.
- Joint Business Planning
- Interface Product Development
- Establishing Industry Thought Leadership
- Next Generation Retail, Emerging Channels & Technology
Financial Acumen
Effective financial understanding and actionable insights resulting from sound financial analysis & perspective.
- Retail & Manufacturer Finance
- Financial Analysis of Concepts & Initiatives
- Promotion Planning & Promotion Analysis
Supplier Collaboration
Effectiveness in understanding leverage points when communicating, influencing and negotiating internally and externally.