Merchandising Mathematics

For courses in mathematics for retail merchandising. Written by experienced retailers, Merchandising Mathematics for Retailing, 5/e introduces students to the essential principles and techniques of merchandising mathematics, and explains how to apply them in solving everyday retail merchandising problems. Instructor- and student-friendly, it features clear and concise explanations of key concepts, followed by problems, case studies, spreadsheets, and summary problems using realistic industry figures. Most chapters lend themselves to spreadsheet use, and skeletal spreadsheets are provided to instructors within the Instructor's Manual. This edition is extensively updated to reflect current trends, and to discuss careers from the viewpoint of working professionals. It adds 20+ new case studies that encourage students to use analytic skills, and link content to realistic retail challenges. This edition also contains a focused discussion of profitability measures, and an extended discussion of assortment planning.

A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics, Revised 1st Edition, is dedicated to helping students master the mathematical concepts, techniques, and analysis utilized in the merchandise buying and planning process. Students will review basic maths concepts; learn how to use typical merchandising forms; become familiar with the application of computerized spreadsheets in retailing; and recognize the basic factors of buying and selling that affect profit. This peer-reviewed new edition of the text brings together assortment planning, vendor analysis, markup and pricing, and terms of sale into one comprehensive resource for students who will be involved with the activities of merchandise buying in the retail industry. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395406. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics, Revised 1st Edition, is dedicated to helping students master the mathematical concepts, techniques, and analysis utilized in the merchandise buying and planning process. Students will review basic maths concepts; learn how to use typical merchandising forms; become familiar with the application of computerized spreadsheets in retailing; and recognize the basic factors of buying and selling that affect profit. This peer-reviewed new edition of the text brings together assortment planning, vendor analysis, markup and pricing, and terms of sale into one comprehensive resource for students who will be involved with the activities of merchandise buying in the retail industry.

This textbook/workbook/software program is aimed at students and retail personnel who use merchandising math. Beginning with markups and markdowns and ending with profit-and-loss statements, the text covers concepts of increasing difficulty. Easy-to-follow presentations give the reasons for using each mathematical concept and explain the derivations of the formulas, step-by-step. The primary formulas are highlighted. The presentation of each basic concept includes a set of assignment problems in both the text and software for practice. Instructor's Guide describes and explains the organization and elements of the text, showing how to use the software in combination with the text. It provides solutions to all assignments, general overviews to the chapters, objectives, key terms, additional learning activities, quizzes, and test banks. Examples from the pages of WWD and other Fairchild publications show real life situations in which the mathematical concepts are applied. A special bonus is a set of transparency masters that aid the instructor in presenting the major mathematical concepts in the classroom.

Merchandising Math: A Step-by-Step Approach, Second Edition, takes users step by step through the concepts of merchandising math. It is organized so that the chapters parallel a career path in the merchandising industry. It begins with fundamental math information and progresses through the forms and math skills needed to buy, price, and re-price merchandise. Later chapters provide information on creating and analyzing six-month plans. The final section of the text introduces math and merchandising concepts that are part of corporate buying offices. Features of this text include: *a conversational tone that helps make the text easy to follow and understand *Hints and worked-out examples that help increase comprehension of the material *Practical applications that help users apply the information to real-world situations *Practice exercises that give users opportunities for review and practice *Calculator information that helps users solve math problems with a calculator

A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics, Revised 1st Edition, is dedicated to helping students master the mathematical concepts, techniques, and analysis utilized in the merchandise buying and planning process. Students will review basic maths concepts; learn how to use typical merchandising forms; become familiar with the application of computerized spreadsheets in retailing; and recognize the basic factors of buying and selling that affect profit. This peer-reviewed new edition of the text brings together assortment planning, vendor analysis, markup and pricing, and terms of sale into one comprehensive resource for students who will be involved with the activities of merchandise buying in the retail industry. Introducing A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Access downloadable spreadsheets and tables illustrating operational results, inventory and merchandise plans Test your knowledge with review exercises covering key text concepts Redeeming the code inside this card will give you full access to the content previously contained on the DVD or CD packaged with this book This bundle includes A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics Revised First Edition and A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics STUDIO Access Card.

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This book takes users step by step through the concepts of merchandising math. It is organized so that the chapters parallel a career path in the merchandising industry. The book begins with coverage of fundamental math concepts used in merchandising and progresses through the forms and math skills needed to buy, price, and re-price merchandise. Next readers learn the basics of creating and analyzing six-month plans. The final section of the book introduces math and merchandising concepts that are typically used at the corporate level. For individuals pursuing a career in merchandising.