Merchandise management and planning are an essential part of successful apparel retailers. Merchandise Management involves understanding and evaluating the consumers buying habits to effectively source, plan, display, and stock merchandise. Imagine if you are a retailer, explain your merchandise management strategy that you will be implemented.

These includes:

Describe the exterior of the store (architecture, window displays, signage, etc.).

Describe the interior, entrance, checkout, and exit of the store.

Describe how products are categorized, colors, feature areas, use of furniture, open space, overall store atmosphere, etc.