Containing over 6000 definitions, this reference work covers the terminology used in every segment of the retailing industry, from shipping and receiving to marketing and advertising

Organized retail has over 4.2 million front-end retail staff and over 42 million in the unorganized sector in India. Over 70% retail front-end staff are neither trained nor aware of all retail terminologies or handling of the customer. This book gives the reader a complete understanding of retailing in the modern era and how to be a part of the retail front-end to support the retail business. Knowledge is power and this book can empower understanding of the retail sector and various formats of retailing in India.

Reading Retail captures contemporary debates on the geography of retailing and consumption spaces. It is constructed around a series of 'readings' from key works, and is designed to encourage readers to develop a sense of engagement with the rapidly evolving debates in this field. More than 60 edited readings are integrated into the text, providing a guided route map through the literature and into the study of the geographies of retailing and consumption. The volume also introduces readers to the exciting and interdisciplinary developments unfolding in the 'new retail geography', drawing on up-to-the-minute research material from areas ranging from anthropology to business studies, and tackling issues as diverse as retail internationalization and e-commerce. Reading Retail is unique in bringing together a huge range of perspectives on retailing and consumption spaces and will provide a key source text for students in this field.

The Dictionary of Marketing has been carefully designed to give both the expert and the student/newcomer overviews and succinct presentations of the most important traditional and contemporary issues in marketing.The Dictionary of Marketing contains more than 4000, A-to-Z terms and definitions covering marketing, advertising, market research, consumer behavior, marketing mix, international marketing and virtually all facets of sales and marketing operations. Key Features -Contains comprehensive collection of more than 4000 up-to-date, accurate major terms and concepts that are essential for understanding basic functions of marketing. -All entries explained in clear, simple English considering learning and memory level of both students and professionals -International entries are included to give the reader a greater awareness of the language of marketing than has been previously available

From the first animal skin body coverings, to today’s high fashion collections, fashion has held an important role in the evolution of mankind. The fashion industry has, and continues to make, major contributions to our cultural and social environment. It is an industry that responds to our inherent longing for tribal belonging, our socio-economic needs, individual lifestyles, status stratification and profession apparel requirements. The fashion industry is fast-paced, complex and ever changing, in response to consumer needs. Throughout the world, vast numbers of people contribute to this industry, each with the shared goal of supplying an end product of a particular price point directed at a target consumer. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,400 cross-referenced entries on designers, models, couture houses, significant articles of apparel and fabrics, trade unions, and the international trade organizations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the fashion industry.