Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

This sub-category encompasses developing and implementing merchandise plans, financial merchandise management, and pricing in retailing.

Mickey Drexler: J. Crew’s CEO Micromanager

How did J.Crew’s Mickey Drexler transform the firm into a fashion force? Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief of Vogue, says it’s his hands-on management style. See what’s what’s next for J.Crew. CNBC’s David Faber takes viewers inside J.Crew, showing Drexler’s … Continue reading →

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Epicor Software Solutions

Epicor is a major supplier of software solutions for retailers. As the chart shows, the firm offers a very wide range of software. Click the chart for an Epicor Tour. (When the tour starts, highlight any topic on the screen … Continue reading →

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ReDigi: A Used Digital Music Store

What do you think of this new concept for music sharing? Would you buy or sell with ReDigi? Is it ethical?

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