Merchandise Planning and Implementation

The Retail Sales credentials document competencies including targeting customers using marketing research processes and consumer demographics; selecting appropriate sites; designing retail organizations including distribution channels and job classifications; managing financial operations; overseeing retail operations; planning merchandising and pricing strategies; developing retail image and promotional strategies; and assessing performance. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to explain buying organization formats and processes, including considerations in devising and implementing a merchandising plan, category management, and merchandising software.