Retail Basics Training Courses

Whether you are planning on applying for a job in buying, merchandising or planning, have just started your career in one of these roles, or work with a retailer in any capacity, these courses are for you. They cover the retail basics essential to help you get that job, to hit the ground running or to communicate and work more effectively as a partner.

You will find out about the end-to-end product lifecycle, covering the retail tools, techniques and processes used by buying, merchandising and planning teams and improve your understanding of retail maths, key calculations and jargon – that’s why we have called it Understanding Retail.

Once you have mastered the retail basics you should look at our retail training academy for buyers, merchandisers and planners. It provides a comprehensive training programme, designed to develop the technical skills needed to build knowledge and confidence in merchandising, planning and buying.

There is also a learning programme based on John Hoerner’s book Recipes in Retail which offers a thought-provoking journey through everyday retail issues. It covers theories, tips and advice on customers, people, suppliers, stock management, marketing, finance, strategy and online.