Retailing and Consumer Studies

  1. Merchandise Management
    1. Buying Organization Structure
      1. Centralized Buying
        1. Decentralized Buying
          1. Hybrid Buying Systems
            1. Buying Roles and Responsibilities
              1. Merchandise Managers
                1. Buyers
                  1. Assistant Buyers
                    1. Planners
                  2. Merchandise Planning Process
                    1. Sales Forecasting
                      1. Quantitative Methods
                        1. Qualitative Methods
                          1. Trend Analysis
                            1. Seasonal Adjustments
                            2. Assortment Planning
                              1. Category Management
                                1. Breadth and Depth Decisions
                                  1. Brand Mix Planning
                                    1. Price Line Planning
                                    2. Inventory Planning
                                      1. Stock-to-Sales Ratios
                                        1. Turnover Targets
                                          1. Safety Stock Levels
                                            1. Seasonal Inventory
                                          2. Vendor Relations and Sourcing
                                            1. Vendor Selection Criteria
                                              1. Vendor Evaluation
                                                1. Negotiation Strategies
                                                  1. Price Negotiations
                                                    1. Terms and Conditions
                                                      1. Exclusive Arrangements
                                                      2. Vendor Partnerships
                                                        1. Strategic Alliances
                                                          1. Vendor-Managed Inventory
                                                            1. Collaborative Planning
                                                            2. Global Sourcing
                                                              1. International Suppliers
                                                                1. Import Procedures
                                                                  1. Quality Control
                                                                    1. Ethical Sourcing
                                                                  2. Private Label Development
                                                                    1. Private Label Strategy
                                                                      1. Product Development Process
                                                                        1. Quality Assurance
                                                                          1. Brand Positioning
                                                                            1. Supplier Management

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                                                                          9. Pricing Strategies and Tactics