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Chapter 3: Buying PracticesWhat You Will Learn
For those on the retail front lines, the position of "buyer" is one that holds elite status. They believe buyers are constantly being wined and dined by suppliers, and traveling to glamorous places hunting for captivating merchandise. While there may be a position or two like this somewhere in the world, most of today's buyers are slaves to the computer and the telephone. They are constantly monitoring sales performance, reworking projections for the umpteenth time, and tracking down late deliveries for an upcoming promotion. Buying is, however, what retail is all about. Great locations, great looking stores and great sales staff aren't worth much if the merchandise isn't right. Chapter 3 Assortment Plan
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Created: 2004-02-17 Updated: 2004-08-25 |
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