SHORT COURSE: RETAIL MATHS
This intensive 1-day course is a practical insight into the what, how and why of the analysis methods and statistics that are commonly used by retailers to maximise retail commercial success.
- Discover and learn how to use essential retail maths calculations, metrics and concepts
- Learn from an industry expert who has worked with some of the UK's leading retailers
- Explore how key measures support a range of functions in buying, merchandising, marketing and more
Overview
On London’s only in-person retail maths short course, learn the calculations, metrics and concepts involved in setting budgets, including sales, variances, mixes, margin, sales tax, open to buy and the relationship between stock and sales.
Explore essential retail maths around range planning, cost pricing, exchange rates, size ratios and more, as well as understand the metrics for reviewing performance, such as average selling price and stock cover. You will be able to make stronger trade and planning decisions that are driven by data and ensure you are accurate and consistent with calculations and metrics, such as applying VAT.
TUTOR
Claire Morris has years of experience in merchandise planning, working with products ranging from clothing to homewares. She has become a specialist in optimising spreadsheets and systems to support efficient, high-quality sales, profit and stock planning. She has worked with many well-known retail brands (such as Ernest Jones and Fenwick) and continues to consult for retailers globally.
Course details
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Email: shortcourses@efitraining.co.uk
Phone: 020 3040 3181
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