ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Written by experienced retailers, MECHANDISING MATH FOR RETAILING, 5/e introduces students to the essential principles and techniques of merchandising mathematics, and explains how to apply them in solving everyday retail merchandising problems. Instructor- and student-friendly, it features clear and concise explanations of key concepts, followed by problems, case studies, spreadsheets, and summary problems using realistic industry figures. Most chapters lend themselves to spreadsheet use, and skeletal spreadsheets are provided to instructors. This edition is extensively updated to reflect current trends, and to discuss careers from the viewpoint of working professionals. It adds 20+ new case studies that encourage students to use analytic skills, and link content to realistic retail challenges. This edition also contains a focused discussion of profitability measures, and an extended discussion of assortment planning.

This best-selling textbook explains the essential concepts, practices, procedures, calculations, and interpretations of figures that relate to merchandising and buying at the retail level.

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Written by experienced retailers, MECHANDISING MATH FOR RETAILING, 5/e introduces students to the essential principles and techniques of merchandising mathematics, and explains how to apply them in solving everyday retail merchandising problems. Instructor- and student-friendly, it features clear and concise explanations of key concepts, followed by problems, case studies, spreadsheets, and summary problems using realistic industry figures. Most chapters lend themselves to spreadsheet use, and skeletal spreadsheets are provided to instructors. This edition is extensively updated to reflect current trends, and to discuss careers from the viewpoint of working professionals. It adds 20+ new case studies that encourage students to use analytic skills, and link content to realistic retail challenges. This edition also contains a focused discussion of profitability measures, and an extended discussion of assortment planning.

Revised edition of Mathematics for retail buying, 2014.

This book introduces readers to the concepts of financial management for the merchandising of fashion goods. Covering basic financial skills needed to succeed when planning, procuring and selling fashion goods, the volume provides an integrated presentation of merchandising principles, mathematical formulas and real world applications. It is designed to help readers understand the underlying principles behind decisions and apply these principles to multiple store situations. The book begins with the basic markup concepts and single unit, three variable spreadsheets and builds the information to complex assortment plans and multi-column/multi-row spreadsheets. The authors provide an introduction to merchandising with an emphasis on retail pricing and profit and loss statements, as well as planning strategy, sales and stock, fashion forecasting, assortment planning, unit control and buying and selling concerns. For individuals involved in the merchandising of fashion goods.

This text represents a specialist text resource for students of retail management or marketing courses and modules, providing the reader with the opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of a key area of retailing management.

It's easier than you think to perform every retail math calculation quickly, accurately, and with confidence Mathematics is an essential tool for determining every financial arrangement important to a retail business. Whether you're buying merchandise, figuring business expenses, pricing merchandise, or recording transactions, a solid working knowledge of practical calculating procedures is indispensable. But don't worry, we're not talking algebra, trigonometry, or calculus--just simple arithmetic you can perform using a calculator. Practical Merchandising Math helps you teach yourself all the math you need to succeed in the retail industry. You'll learn to calculate markon, markup, and markdown; plan net sales, purchases, and stock turnover; and determine expenses and gross margin. You'll also learn the meanings of important terms and discover how the four retail areas where math is required--buying, selling, expenses, and record-keeping--are interrelated. This easy-to-use guide * Covers all financial considerations relevant to costing and pricing merchandise * Includes sample calculations with solutions * Features handy, quick-reference charts for standard markon percentages * Presents material in short sections followed by self-check practice exercises Don't let math phobia become a roadblock on your way to retail success. Develop the skills you need, quickly and easily, with the help of Practical Merchandising Math.

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Bridging the gap between current merchandising math textbooks and retail buying textbooks, The Fundamentals of Retail Buying with Merchandising Math incorporates both buying philosophies and merchandising math. The text's problem-based method of learning incorporates questions and problems that train the reader to think like a buyer and encourage group collaboration and critical thinking. Simulated exercises mimic real-life buying responsibilities. Additionally, the order of the chapters and content within each chapter mimic the training of an assistant buyer in a corporate buying office. Providing a full, broad view of the retail buyer's role, the text also includes the key merchandising math formulae that is the basis of all retail buying analysis.

The inside scoop on boosting sales through spot-on analytics Retailers collect a huge amount of data, but don't know what to do with it. Retail Analytics not only provides a broad understanding of retail, but also shows how to put accumulated data to optimal use. Each chapter covers a different focus of the retail environment, from retail basics and organization structures to common retail database designs. Packed with case studies and examples, this book insightfully reveals how you can begin using your business data as a strategic advantage. Helps retailers and analysts to use analytics to sell more merchandise Provides fact-based analytic strategies that can be replicated with the same success the author achieved on a global level Reveals how retailers can begin using their data as a strategic advantage Includes examples from many retail departments illustrating successful use of data and analytics Analytics is the wave of the future. Put your data to strategic use with the proven guidance found in Retail Analytics.

This text identifies and explains the underlying principles of e-retailing and its relationship with conventional retail methods.

Though based on an economic transition, retailer-consumer relationship is also influenced by non-economic factors and is a context of social interaction. With the emergence of modern merchandising techniques and a rise in large retail companies, consumers have become increasingly vigilant of practice within the retail industry. Handbook of Research on Retailer-Consumer Relationship Development offers a complete and updated overview of various perspectives relating to customer relationship management within the retail industry and stimulates the search for greater integration of these views in further research. Offering different angles to analyze the exchange between the retailer and the consumer, this handbook is a valuable tool for professionals and scholars seeking to upgrade their knowledge, as well as for upper-level students.

Fashion Brand Merchandising introduces the concepts and practices to help students build, develop, and work with fashion brands. The book includes four parts, each exploring an important facet of fashion brands and the fashion brand process. This text covers how branding and merchandising activities are interrelated and interdependent with respect to marketing fashion-related products. In whatever capacity you engage with fashion brands-marketer, merchandiser, retailer, designer, or student-this text covers what you need to know to work successfully in the industry. Instructors, contact your Sales Representative for access to Instructor's Materials.

This text gives students a step-by-step approach to understanding the mechanics of a six-month merchandising plan. Upon completion of the plan students will have gained insight into how the plan is forecast into the future as well as how it is implemented at the actual purchasing level.

Now in its second edition, this critically-acclaimed core textbook provides a detailed overview of the role of the fashion merchandiser, its place within a fashion retail organisation by outlining their activities and responsibilities as part of the fashion value chain. This overview is situated within the broader context of the fashion industry, highlighting the relevance of the merchandiser role and comparing it to the role of the fashion buyer. The textbook features a multi-chapter case study that provides an example process of the planning and creation of a balanced product range from the perspective of the merchandiser. It does so using a combination of text and numerical explanation. The second edition has been reworked with new contributions by academics and industry practitioners that examine topics such as sustainability, supply chain management e-Commerce and the international perspectives of the merchandiser role. Offering crucial insight into the merchandiser role and emphasising how it can add value to a fashion business, this is an ideal textbook for aspiring merchandisers. It is suitable for students studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level and practitioners seeking to progress their careers in this exciting and multi-faceted industry. New to this Edition: - New focus point materials - New chapter on Sustainability, co-authored with Hannah Middleton - New activities and suggested reading lists Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/fashion-merchandising. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Retail Marketing and Branding, 2nd Edition looks at how retailers can make more out of their marketing money with retail best practices in branding and marketing spend optimization. The second edition of Retail Marketing and Branding includes the following updates: * New and updated case examples * Updated figures and examples throughout * New interviewers with recent experiences * Additional chapters

Merchandising Math: A Step-by-Step Approach, Second Edition, takes users step by step through the concepts of merchandising math. It is organized so that the chapters parallel a career path in the merchandising industry. It begins with fundamental math information and progresses through the forms and math skills needed to buy, price, and re-price merchandise. Later chapters provide information on creating and analyzing six-month plans. The final section of the text introduces math and merchandising concepts that are part of corporate buying offices. Features of this text include: *a conversational tone that helps make the text easy to follow and understand *Hints and worked-out examples that help increase comprehension of the material *Practical applications that help users apply the information to real-world situations *Practice exercises that give users opportunities for review and practice *Calculator information that helps users solve math problems with a calculator

Crafting Customer Experience Strategy: Lessons from Asia looks at how Customer Experience Management can be vital in providing a competitive advantage for businesses. This is essential reading for marketing scholars and practitioners looking for insights into improving their customers' experiences.

An interdisciplinary approach which combines clothing/textiles and business administration in the apparel and soft goods industry as analyzed from a marketing perspective. The marketing model: product, people, place, promotion and price, forms the foundation for the structure of this text.

This textbook prepares future retail executives for the challenges they will face in contemporary retailing and manufacturing. Concepts and Cases in Retail and Merchandise Management, 2nd Edition, includes more than 70 cases that are contextualized by clear introductions and give students a grounding in a wide variety of contemporary retail management challenges. Case studies explore topics ranging from how to position a store and its merchandise to how to safeguard against cheap imports that threaten domestic manufacturers.