Retail Buying
AMM 251 Apparel Merchandise Buying I
Understand the role of the retail buyer. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the
principles and techniques of merchandising math. Articulate how to apply these
fundamentals to real world retail operations. Define and calculate essential
merchandising related figures, including costs, profits, open to buy, mark-up, markdown and inventory turnover. Written exam, MS Excel assignments and class projects.
From this class I have learned the basics of retail buying. I am well aquatinted with the formulas for developing assortment plans and 6 month dollar plans. I enjoyed taking this class for it was very interesting to learn how retailers allocate their products.
Understand the role of the retail buyer. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the
principles and techniques of merchandising math. Articulate how to apply these
fundamentals to real world retail operations. Define and calculate essential
merchandising related figures, including costs, profits, open to buy, mark-up, markdown and inventory turnover. Written exam, MS Excel assignments and class projects.
From this class I have learned the basics of retail buying. I am well aquatinted with the formulas for developing assortment plans and 6 month dollar plans. I enjoyed taking this class for it was very interesting to learn how retailers allocate their products.