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  Title

  Perry's department store : a buying simulation Fourth edition.

  Author

  Videtic, Karen M.  

  Publisher:

  Fairchild Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Inc.,

  Publication date:

  2015.

  Pages:

  xvii, 142 pages :

  ISBN:

  9781628920154

  • Holdings
    George Brown - Casa Loma
    Call Number	Copy	Material	Location
    TT497 .G88 2015	1	1 Day Loan	Stacks
    	2	Reserves book	Casa Loma Kiosk Reserve desk
    	Library: Kiosk Reserve Collection - Casa Loma

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  Perry's department store : a buying simulation Fourth edition.
  Videtic, Karen M.
  
  
  

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  Personal Author:

  Videtic, Karen M.

  Title:

  Perry's department store : a buying simulation / Karen M. Videtic, Cynthia W. Steele.

  Edition:

  Fourth edition.

  Publication info:

  New York : Fairchild Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Inc., 2015.

  Physical description:

  xvii, 142 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

  Contents Note:

  Machine generated contents note: -- PrefaceIntroduction: Perry's Background Information and How to Use this SimulationChapter 1: Step 1: Redefine Customer Chapter 2: Step 2: Research Current Trends Chapter 3: Step 3: Develop Buying Plan Chapter 4: Step 4: Develop Stock Plans Chapter 5: Step 5: Shop the MarketChapter 6: Step 6: Plan Market Purchases Chapter 7: Step 7: Negotiating ProfitabilityChapter 8: Step 8: Examine Income Statement Chapter 9: Buyer's Role in Product DevelopmentChapter 10: Career Opportunities in Retail Buying Appendix A: Retailing FormulasGlossaryBibliographyIndex.

  Summary:

  "Perry's Department Store: A Buying Simulation bridges the gap between the principles of retail buying and mathematical concepts using a unique simulation approach that takes readers step-by-step through a real-life buying experience. Videtic and Steele present a simplified process for making complex buying decisions using the fictitious Perry's Department Store that walks students through the steps a new buyer would take to complete a six-month buying plan and a merchandise assortment plan for categories including junior, misses' bridge/contemporary, men's, children's, denim, accessories, or home fashion.The fourth edition has been revised with statistical information to reflect a more contemporary structure and business model for a successful department store.The new Perry's Department Store is organized to reflect a larger-scale department store in today's market. Students interact by researching current market and industry trends to build their business. The charts and forms in this book and companion website are replicas of those found in the retail and wholesale industry to expose student to the procedures and policies they can expect to find in a first job as an assistant buyer. This new edition and companion website launches students directly into the exciting role of a retail buyer in the fashion industry"-- Provided by publisher.

  Held by:

  CASA_LOMA

  Subject term:

  Fashion merchandising--Simulation methods.

  Subject term:

  Industrial procurement--Simulation methods.

  Subject term:

  Clothing trade--Inventory control--Simulation methods.

  Subject term:

  Department stores--Vocational guidance.

  Added Entry-Personal Name:

  Steele, Cynthia W.