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

For courses in mathematics for retail merchandising. Written by experienced retailers, Merchandising Mathematics 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 within the Instructor's Manual. 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 book 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. The book begins with coverage of fundamental math concepts used in merchandising and progresses through the forms and math skills needed to buy, price, and re-price merchandise. Next readers learn the basics of creating and analyzing six-month plans. The final section of the book introduces math and merchandising concepts that are typically used at the corporate level. For individuals pursuing a career in merchandising.

This best-selling textbook meets the needs of students who will be directly or indirectly involved in the activities of merchandising and buying at the retail level. Mathematics for Retail Buying explains the essential concepts, practices, procedures, calculations, and interpretations of figures that relate to producing profitable retail buying and selling operations. Now in its seventh edition, the text has been reorganized and expanded to provide real world examples that reflect current industry practices and trends. A companion CD-ROM, now containing all practice problems from the text, allows hands-on practice computing retail buying functions and setting up formulas in spreadsheet format. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395314. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

For courses in Retail Buying, Merchandising Math, Merchandise Management, Advanced Buying, Strategic Merchandise Planning. 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.

This book will give you all of the information you need to start using retail math with confidence. You will understand how to make the calculations and what to do with the answers you get. There is a lot more content like Open-to-Buy, Sell-Through and Web Analytics as well as Big Data considerations are included with this 5th Edition. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction .....................................................................3 2. Glossary of Terms Used in Retail Math Made Simple ..5 3. Key Performance Indicators .........................................12 4. Commonly Used Formulas ............................................24 5. Open to Buy (Definitions, Formulas) .............................45 6. Sell Thru ..........................................................................48 7. Typical Profit/Loss Statement (Operating Statement) .50 8. Test Your Knowledge (Retail Math Quiz) and Answers 54 9. Retail Math Presentation & Presentation Notes ...........63 10. Website Metrics & Measurements ............................174 11. Utilization of Big Data and Analytics in Retail............187