Online Course
Mastering Open-to-buy
Upcoming Courses: Jan. 19-Feb. 20, 2009  |  July 13-Aug. 14, 2009

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This state-of-the-art online workshop will give you the tools you need to change your purchasing habits from buying more merchandise—to buying the right merchandise.
  • Buy the right merchandise at the right time.
  • Eliminate overbuying.
  • Sharpen your ability to identify the right merchandise.
  • Prepare for vendor meetings by knowing exactly what you can spend.
  • Forecast open-to-buy amounts.
  • Evaluate the amount of inventory in your store.
You will develop an actual open-to-buy plan for one of the departments in your store. You will also get personal, one-on-one coaching from industry leaders.
  • Colleagues will share examples from their own experience.
  • Open-to-buy planning is made easier using the Open-to-buy Excel template.
  • Industry leaders will guide you as you apply what you learn.
Your course fee includes the following:
  • Completed open-to-buy plan for one of your departments.
  • Open-to-buy Excel Workbook that you can apply to all product categories now and in the future.
  • Online learning materials.
  • Personalized coaching from inventory experts in the college store industry.
  • Five weeks of networking with fellow store professionals.