Retail Angle introduces the Avatar Training workshops for Accurate Merchandising. The workshops have been developed by Keith Dunn, a UK based retail practioner and trainer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. The interactive workshops are conducted over a period of 3 days and are aimed at introducing international best practices.

Apparel Retail is an easy entry industry with significant growth opportunities but with a high risk of left over stock and relatively low margins.

Merchandise management is the key to success but relevant skills and experience are scarce and the learning curve is long and difficult.

THE RESULT IS THAT PROFITS ARE ELUSIVE.

STOCK ON HAND IS THE RETAILER'S BIGGEST ASSET - AND ITS BIGGEST COST

It is the quality of stock not the quantity that has the biggest impact on performance - Over-stocking and over-ranging leads to reduced profits.

Risk can be reduced and profitability increased through a systematic approach to range planning and management

Internationally best practices and processes which have proven success have been developed over half a century of organized retailing.

The workshops teaches these practices through a series of interactive discussions coupled with practical exercises.

Your customers make a lot of effort when they visit your stores - (distance, heat, traffic, parking problems) but they are often not able to find something they want to buy even though the store is loaded with inventory.

The result is an unhappy customer who is less likely to revisit or recommend your store.

STOCK MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY TO PROFITABLE RETAILING.

HOW WELL ARE YOUR PRODUCT MANAGERS/ MERCHANDISERS MANAGING YOUR ASSET?

The Accurate Merchandising workshop is aimed at giving brands and retailers the tools needed to plan and manage their product ranges and their outlets in a more effective manner and to improve product sell through and profitability.

The workshops consist of a series of interactive discussions coupled with practical exercises.