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Preparing for spring collections
A reader ask merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “When will women’s wear start to move and how can I prepare for the next wave of sales in men’s?”
Read MoreSparking interest in spring product
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Now that January is almost over, what should I do to spark interest in my spring product?”
Read MoreClearing January inventory
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “What are my options so I can make room for new spring goods?”
Read MoreFiscal cliff averted. Should you increase sales plans?
Phew! The fiscal cliff has been averted. Does this mean I should increase my sales plans for the first quarter?
Read MoreCan we expect a sales surge before Christmas?
A retailer asks our merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Business has been off this season — can we expect a sales surge the last week before Christmas?”
Read MoreWill the strength of the suit business continue?
A readers asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt how long growth in suit sales will last.
Read MoreHow will the ‘fiscal cliff’ affect retailers?
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt takes a question from a retailer concerned about the so-called ‘fiscal cliff” and how will impact the economy.
Read MoreReopening after storm damage
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt has advice for a retailer affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Read MorePlanning business in an election cycle
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “Now that we’re heading into an election cycle and the holiday season at the same time, what should I expect?”
Read MoreFall sales expectations
Merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt takes a question about fall season sales traffic from a concerned specialty store retailer.
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