The process of determining the right amount and type of merchandise for each store

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  • What is the process of merchandise planning?
  • What is the first step in the merchandise management process?
  • What is merchandise planning and allocation?
  • What are the elements of merchandise management?

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What is the process of merchandise planning?

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What is merchandise planning and allocation?

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