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Retail Management- Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing 

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Retail Management- Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing
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Alison 
Overview

Learn about merchandise displays, marketing, and inventory planning with this online retail management course

Duration

3 hours

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

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Credential

Certificate

Retail Management- Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after completion of course
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Retail Management- Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing
 at 
Alison 
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Define and describe ‘retail merchandising’

Explain how visual merchandising can affect sales

Outline the principles of design

Indicate how to design an effective display

Explain the channels of distribution

Define and describe the ‘4 Ps’

Discuss product mixes, lines and individual products

Describe the ‘linear communication’ model

Outline the four important characteristics of communication tools

Explain the calculation for ‘open-to-buy’ planning

More about this course

This course teaches you about essential but non-obvious facets of the retail industry, including marketing, merchandising and distribution

The course describes the ‘linear communication’ model and outlines the four important characteristics of retail communication tools

This course guides you through the proven principles and practices that can boost sales and your brand

Retail Management- Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing
 at 
Alison 
Curriculum

Module 1

Merchandising and Distribution

In this module, learn about retail merchandising and what it entails
Learn how retailers can determine the price of an item
Next, learn about visual merchandising, how it can affect sales, and the principles of design
Lastly, learn about the flow of goods and services from production to sale
 
Module 2

Retail Marketing

In this module, learn about the meaning of retail marketing and what it entails
Learn about the retail marketing mix, or the 4 P’s
Furthermore, learn about communication in retail
Lastly, learn about merchandise planning and how retailers can calculate how much stock to buy
 
Module 3

Course assessment

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