Merchandise Planning principles are often simple, but not obvious.
We’ve created these videos to breakdown key concepts, convey important ideas, and share our tips and tricks.
MY PLANNING STORY - ORIGINAL RAP WRITTEN BY SUSAN MARTIN
I wrote a rap!! So excited to drop the mic and share it with you.
Over 2 years in the making, blending the art of rap with the science of Merchandise Planning.
Share my rhyme revelation with your retail colleagues,
and let's bring some beats to the boardroom.
Lyrics and more to follow soon … 😎
6P’s OF MERCHANDISE PLANNING
Based on Susan’s most popular blog to date!
There are 6 P's that are integral to the success of EVERY Merchandise Planner
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COVERING COVER
Weeks of Cover is a simple and effective way to measure inventory. It’s important to understand the different types - forward cover and spot cover - and when and how to use them.
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ALWAYS IN MOTION
Merchandise Planning requires keeping your stock / inventory "Always in Motion" to get the optimal and most profitable result #AIM.
It doesn't matter what type of Retail business or product type -
To get a good return on investment (ROI) we need to get good at keeping that stock moving - always in motion.
THE “RIGHT” RIGHTS
Merchandise Planning - how to get the RIGHT results.
It's not just about the old cliche of right stock, right place, right time...
it takes more than that to the get the RIGHT results.
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5 MERCHANDISE PLAN HACKS
Merchandise Plan hacks based on our experience, for Merchandise Planners still developing their own style with Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs).
