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START WITH RETAIL BASICS

ARTICLES | THE INDUSTRY

What is Retail? 

The retail industry and why it is important for the economy

ARTICLES | RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Retail Management

Learn about what goes into managing retail businesses

GUIDES | STARTING UP

Starting a Retail Business

Learn everything about starting a retail business

COURSES | STARTING

RETAIL MANAGEMENT 101

• Foundations of Retail Management
• Key functions & responsibilites
• Key success factors

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Video Duration: 28 min 04 s - Approx. 1 h to complete

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VIDEOS | SALES MANAGEMENT

Learn about the different sales KPIs

GUIDES | RETAIL FINANCIALS

P&L Management

Learn how to manage & improve profitability

GUIDES | BUYING & MERCHANDISING

Open to Buy (OTB)

How much inventory do you need to buy for your store?

GUIDES | RETAIL FINANCIALS

Retail Budgeting

The step-by-step outline for the process 

ARTICLES | ECOMMERCE

Online vs. Offline

What’s the difference?

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VIDEOS | BUYING & MERCHANDISING

Learn about the different types of gross margins.

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VIDEOS | BUYING & MERCHANDISING

Depth & breadth of the products assortment

GUIDES | RETAIL OPERATIONS

Store Owner

What are the daily duties?

ARTICLES | BUSINESS MODELS

Consignment Store

Learn about how this model works

MORE RESOURCES

STARTING

• Retail Management 101 (Free Course)
• 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

BUYING & MERCHANDISING

• Merchandising 101
• Inventory Management 101
• Importance of The Buying Function
• Open to Buy Guide
• More Buying Resources
• More Merchandising Resources

FINANCIALS

• How Do Retail Stores Make Money?
• Retail Budgeting Process
• Retail Financial Statements
• P&L Management Guide
• More Retail Financials Resources

PRICING

• Retail Price
• MSRP
• Pricing Power
• Everyday Low Price (EDLP)
• More Pricing Resources

SALES MANAGEMENT

• The Sales Equation
• Upselling
• Cross Selling
• Seasonality
• More Sales Management Resources

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

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