START WITH RETAIL BASICS Go through our library of free resources and learn at your own pace STARTING What is Retail? The Retail Store Retail Management Independent Retailers Starting a Retail Business Retail Business Plan Template Retail Organization Structure How to Start a Clothing Line? Buying a Retail Business OPERATIONS Retail Operations 101 Being a Store Owner The Store Manager Role Managing Store Operations Retail Scheduling Retail Audit Retail Recruitment BUYING & MERCHANDISING Merchandising 101 Inventory Management 101 Setting Up The Merchandise Hierarchy Importance of The Buying Function Open to Buy Guide Depth vs. Breadth Category Management Product Mix Bargaining Power of Suppliers FINANCIALS How Do Retail Stores Make Money? Retail Budgeting Process Retail Financial Statements P&L Management 101 Guide Gross Margin Types Balance Sheet Free Cash Flow Working Capital Retail Financial Benchmarks PRICING Retail Price MSRP Pricing Power Intake Margin Everyday Low Price (EDLP) Prestige Pricing Price Skimming Bundle Pricing Price Lining Loss Leader Pricing Shrinkflation SALES MANAGEMENT The Sales Equation Average Transaction Value (ATV) Units per Transaction (UPT) Conversion Rate Upselling Cross Selling Same Store Sales (Comps) Seasonality ECOMMERCE Online Retail Online vs. Offline (Cost Comparison) Moving From Brick & Mortar to Online Online Merchandising Ecommerce KPIs Social Commerce CAREER RESOURCES Retail Sales Associate Role Store Manager Role Store Manager Resume Tips Store Manager Interview Questions Becoming a District Manager Merchandiser Resume Tips Highest Paying Retail Jobs Unlock Advanced Resources