This workshop is geared towards helping the prospective retail store owner, and even some old pros, avoid the problems that consistently fail small retailers. This crash course will teach you what to expect in this competitive market and give you tips on all the aspects of running a retail store: buying, merchandising, sales, customer service and operations.
For anyone interested in building their knowledge about all the ins and outs of opening and running a successful retail store or the retail store owner who wishes to expand his or her business, this workshop is for you. Topics include, but are not limited to, Buying the Where and When, Retail Math, Industry Terms, Merchandising and Displays, Effective Sales Team, Operations, Technology, and Customer Service. Workshops are presented by renowned Retail Expert, Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global Purchasing Companies. An industry expert, she has been invited to speak at MAGIC, and other renowned industry tradeshows such as Intima America, The International Fashion Fabric Exhibition, and both the Dallas and Atlanta market centers.. No industry experience is necessary. You don't have to be part of the trade and no special credentials required.
| Location | City | Start Date | End Date |
| New York | New York | December 5, 2009 | December 5, 2009 |
| New York | New York | November 20, 2009 | November 20, 2009 |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | November 6, 2009 | November 6, 2009 |
| New York | New York | October 9, 2009 | October 9, 2009 |
| Phoenix | phoenix | October 3, 2009 | October 3, 2009 |
| New York | New York | September 12, 2009 | September 12, 2009 |
| New York | New York | August 3, 2009 | August 3, 2009 |
| New York | New York | July 20, 2009 | July 20, 2009 |
| Atlanta | Atlanta | June 14, 2009 | June 14, 2009 |
| New York | New York | June 5, 2009 | June 5, 2009 |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | June 1, 2009 | June 1, 2009 |
| New York | New York | May 2, 2009 | May 2, 2009 |
| New York | New York | April 4, 2009 | April 4, 2009 |
| Miami | Miami | March 21, 2009 | March 21, 2009 |
| New York | New York | March 7, 2009 | March 7, 2009 |
| New York | New York | March 7, 2009 | March 7, 2009 |
| New York | New York | February 7, 2009 | February 7, 2009 |
| New York | New York | January 17, 2009 | January 17, 2009 |
| New York | New York | January 5, 2009 | January 5, 2009 |
| New York | New York | December 6, 2008 | December 6, 2008 |
For information on how to register for RETAIL 101: HOW TO OPEN AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL RETAIL STORE contact Global Purchasing Group, Inc .
Price
Contemporary
Event Type
Seminars
Industry
Apparel: Accessories
Markets
Mens: Womens: Childrens: Retailers
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