TY  - BOOK
AU  - Clodfelter,Richard
TI  - Retail buying: from basics to fashion 
SN  - 9781563677038 (pbk.)
AV  - HF5437 .C62 2008
U1  - 658.72 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York
PB  - Fairchild Books
KW  - Purchasing
KW  - Merchandising
KW  - Retail trade
N1  - Previous ed.: c2003; Includes bibliographical references and index; Today's buying environment -- The buying function in retailing -- Buying for different types of stores -- Obtaining assistance for making buying decisions -- Understanding your customers -- Understanding product trends : what customers buy -- Forecasting -- Preparing buying plans -- Developing assortment plans -- Controlling inventories -- Selecting vendors and building partnerships -- Locating sources in foreign markets -- Making market visits and negotiating with vendors -- Making the purchase -- Pricing the merchandise -- Promoting the merchandise
ER  -