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Category Management & Retail Merchandising

Master retail merchandising, category management, and assortment planning to drive sales and profitability. Learn how top retailers optimize product selection, inventory, and store space using data-driven strategies. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of retail merchandising, covering category management, merchandise planning, forecasting, and inventory control. Learners will explore how to structure product categories, define roles, and develop strategies that align with customer needs and business goals. You will gain practical skills in merchandise budgeting, Open-to-Buy (OTB) control, and assortment planning frameworks. The course also dives into advanced concepts like store clustering, space management, and planogram design to optimize retail performance. By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply real-world merchandising techniques, improve product visibility, and make data-driven decisions that enhance customer experience and maximize sales outcomes.

Status: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Status: Planogram
Course7 hours

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Reviewed Nov 1, 2026

I enjoyed the practical case studies that tied merchandising theory to real retail outcomes. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to build genuine category management expertise.

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026

Impressive depth on consumer behavior and category strategy. I now make assortment decisions with far greater strategic confidence.

Reviewed Oct 31, 2026

A fantastic deep dive into retail merchandising. The content on planograms and assortment planning alone was worth the enrollment price for me.

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