This course involves the mathematical, statistical and control phases of retail buying, computing prices and markups, evaluating inventories, controlling stocks and budgeting expenses.

Course Topics Include:

• Retailing formats and Structures
• Merchandising/ Store Positioning
• Merchandise Characteristics
• Merchandise planning, buying, control and profitability
• Sourcing
• Retailer/ Vendor Relationships
• Sales promotion and Advertising
• Personal selling / Customer Relations
• Management Roles and Responsibilities
• Entrepreneurship and Small business