Merchandising Boot Camp * 2 Days *
Monday, Sept 13th - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept 14th - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 
PLUS DAY: Maximizing Balance to Buy™
Sunday, Sept 12th - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Owners, Merchandisers, Buyers, and Inventory Controllers will all benefit from this unique opportunity to learn and understand the entire merchandising process. BIG's Merchandising Boot Camp is the only program of its kind in our industry!
Learn from BIG’s expert staff of inventory consultants and merchandisers and get hands-on practice with the creation of your own merchandise plan at the price point and style level with your own store data! Discover new ways to view your customer base and identify opportunities for increases in market share. This is a hands-on experience where you'll learn visual display with actual collections and displays.
Highlights include:
Boot Camp Agenda Day 1: Boot Camp Agenda Day 2:
Budgeting Inventory Management
Financials vs. POS The Power in Reordering Fast Sellers
Real GMROI Monitoring Performance: GMROI
GMROI Goals Inventory Levels & Sales
Inventory Planning Buying
Hierarchy Buying with a Budget
Category Planning The Power of the Inventory Planning Model
Margin Adjustments Vendor Negotiations
Inventory Planning Model Perceived Value & Pricing
Inventory Analysis Visual Merchandising
Aged Inventory Strategies Display Elements
Re-Merchandising Programs & Pricing Decisions
When the budget is less than you own Effective Tools
* Intensive workshop using your own data. Laptops required for all participants *
Data from any POS welcome. All participants will have their data loaded into Balance to Buy™ prior to the training.
Plus Day of Balance to Buy™ training is optional but recommended. Working knowledge of Excel is required.
Registration Fees:
Merchandising Boot Camp: $1,495 for 1st attendee, $1,295 for additional attendees
Special Note: Registration fees includes a complimentary Inventory Analysis Consultation and 30 days of Balance to Buy system access. A $995 Value!
* Special Pricing for Clients of BIG * Buying Group, Balance to Buy™ and Plexus Performance™ Groups
$1,295 for 1st attendee, $995 for additional attendees
PLUS DAY: Maximizing Balance to Buy™: $495 all attendees
Registration Fee Includes: Registration fee includes lunch, refreshments, snacks, training materials, internet access and two Follow up Training Webinars.
* Breakfast "made to order" is served for all Embassy Suite guests. Dinner is on your own with many great restaurants in walking distance from the hotel.
Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando - International Drive South
Special Suite Rate: $119 per night (King or Double)
Suites include: Dining and living areas, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Made to order breakfast included in room rate!
Embassy Suites Hotel® Orlando-International Drive South
8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 Phone: 407-352-1400
Reservations: 800-433-7275 Boot Camp Room Reservation Website
The Embassy Suites is located 19 miles from Orlando International Airport.
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About the Plus Day:
Maximizing Balance To Buy™ * Plus Day
Sunday, Sept. 12th - 9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Plus Day is optional. An additional fee of $495 applies.
Take advantage of this comprehensive session with an in-depth view of Balance to Buy functionality and analysis tools to enhance your productivity. This session is a great opportunity to preview the latest system enhancements for the fall and participate in a discussion about the future development of Balance to Buy™.
Here's what you will learn:
- Functionality Enhancements - Where to find the information you need
- Planning a Vendor Meeting - Understanding Vendor Performance
- Merchandising a Category - What's working and what's not
- Aged Inventory Planning and Reduction - What you need to know going into high season
- Future Development of Balance to Buy™- Exciting developments for 4th Quarter and 2011
Bonus: Power User Topics
- The Analysis of High Unit Sales, Multi-door planning, Benchmarking your performance
* Beginners and Power Users welcome. Laptops required for all participants. *
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Seating is Limited. Reserve your space by August 18th to ensure your room at the Embassy Suites Hotel!
If you have questions, contact BIG at info@BIGjewelers.com or 707-257-1456.
