Clodfelter, Richard. <br/><br/>
Retail buying :  from basics to fashion / 
Richard Clodfelter. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - New York :  Fairchild Books,  c2013 [i.e. 2012]. 
 - xix, 546 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. +  1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 
<br/><br/> Includes CDROM in front pocket. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 545-546) and index. 
<br/><br/> "This comprehensive text gives readers the skills and savvy needed to become successful buyers in all areas of retail.  With an emphasis on developing a buying strategy, its simple and straightforward approach presents step-by-step instructions for typical buying tasks, such as identifying and understanding potential customers, creating a six-month merchandising plan, and developing sales forecasts.  A vast array of activities, drawn from real-world merchandising examples and incorporating current trends, offers readers the opportunity to apply these skills as they would in a professional environment." -- back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781609012779 1609012771 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Purchasing.<br/>Merchandising.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658.72