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Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9780702151651
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (516 download)
Book Synopsis Introduction to Retailing by :
Download or read book Introduction to Retailing written by and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies the key elements and components in starting a retail business. It is a known fact that there are a number of aspects that require attention in order to enhance the chances of success of the business. These issues, deemed to be essential in the running of a retail business, include the following: focusing on the customer; being in the right merchandise; selecting suppliers; stock control; pricing for profit; management of price changes; promoting sales; blending store activities for success. The book places the relevance and importance of these issues in perspective and in a practical way illustrates the application of the theory. Activities are used to explain certain concepts and a number of South African examples can be found in the book to illustrate certain principles. Introduction to Retailing is an easy-to-read book, and offers students and business people alike a hands-on approach to fundamental retail issues.