Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt takes a question from a retailer who asks, “Since spring has just sprung, should I delay marking down merchandise?”
Is it a mistake to offer holiday-driven discounts?
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “What is your advice on holiday-driven promotions?”
When to land fall merchandise
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Should I be landing fall goods earlier?”
How will an early Easter affect April sales?
April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Since Easter came in March this year, what should I expect from April sales?”
Will spring sales be as slow as March?
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A retailer asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “March is cold and sales have been soft. Does this mean the rest of the season is going to be flat?”
Upgrading to better merchandise
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “How should I make this transition from mid-priced apparel to better goods?
Preparing for spring collections
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader ask merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “When will women’s wear start to move and how can I prepare for the next wave of sales in men’s?”
Sparking interest in spring product
January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Now that January is almost over, what should I do to spark interest in my spring product?”
Weighing the benefits of cloud-based POS systems
January 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Michael Dattoma takes a question from a retailer who’s considering a change from a premises-based point-of-sale system to a cloud-based system.
Clearing January inventory
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “What are my options so I can make room for new spring goods?”
