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Will a Stronger Economy Help Apparel?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Is it reasonable to think that the improving economic activity will cause strong growth in apparel?”
Read MoreShould I Land All Seasonal Inventory Early?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Do I run the chance of missing sales by not landing all my seasonal inventory early?”
Read MoreAdding Men’s Accessories and Jewelry to Your Store
A retailer asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Is is worth adding accessories, particularly jewelry, to my store’s mix?”
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Predicting Holiday Traffic
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “Last holiday started out great in November and then sputtered in December. Is there any way to understand what will happen this year?”
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What Trends Will Drive Spring Sales?
A retailer asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Are there any trends in the spring collections that we should get excited about and ready to push to our customers?”
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Holiday Sales Predictions
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “What should we expect for holiday sales?”
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Anticipating Slowing Profits
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt on how independent retailers should react to a slowing sales cycle.
Read MoreAchieving Balance Between Sales and Inventory
Steve Pruitt advises a retailer seeking balance between his buys and his sales.
Read MoreClearing Out Aging Goods
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt takes a question about moving through the markdown cycle.
Read MoreHow Can I Improve Sluggish Menswear Business?
Steve Pruitt: The current slow men’s business isn’t an economic problem, it’s a fashion problem.
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