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How much to buy into neon color trends
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Neon colors were everywhere during NY market, but how much should I buy?”
Read MoreAre menswear sales outpacing women’s?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “My menswear sales have been outpacing my sales of women’s wear for quite some time. Is this an overall market trend?”
Read MoreWill spring 2014 be stronger?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Given that the economy is improving, do you expect spring 2014 to be stronger?”
Read MoreWhen spring markdowns aren’t moving
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt talks about how to handle spring markdowns.
Read MoreHow to handle the late spring
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt takes a question from a retailer who asks, “Since spring has just sprung, should I delay marking down merchandise?”
Read MoreIs it a mistake to offer holiday-driven discounts?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “What is your advice on holiday-driven promotions?”
Read MoreWhen to land fall merchandise
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Should I be landing fall goods earlier?”
Read MoreHow will an early Easter affect April sales?
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Since Easter came in March this year, what should I expect from April sales?”
Read MoreWill spring sales be as slow as March?
A retailer asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “March is cold and sales have been soft. Does this mean the rest of the season is going to be flat?”
Read MoreUpgrading to better merchandise
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “How should I make this transition from mid-priced apparel to better goods?
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