FDM 101 - Buying and Merchandising
- Spring 2026 Sections
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- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- An introduction to retail buying and retail principles associated with planning, buying, pricing, and merchandising is provided. Includes application of Microsoft Excel methods to create buying plans to satisfy consumer demands while aligning revenue and inventory requirements. Course develops assortment planning and inventory management, SKU level demand analysis, inventory level evaluations, open-to-buy monitoring, and sales forecasting processes.