This course teaches the fundamentals and advanced strategies of category management, focusing on how to analyze product categories, optimize assortments, and increase category profitability through collaborative retailer-supplier relationships.
Understanding Category Roles and Strategies
Category Analysis Techniques
Self-Paced Learning: Introduction to category management principles
Principles of Effective Assortment Planning
Techniques for Optimal Shelf Space Allocation
Live Online: Interactive exercise on planogram designs
Integrating Pricing Strategies within Category Roles
Effective Promotion Tactics
Self-Paced Learning: Case study on pricing and promotion impact
Best Practices in Collaborative Business Planning
Leveraging Data for Mutual Benefits
Live Online: Role-play on negotiation and collaboration
Adapting to Consumer Behavior Changes
Innovations in Data Analysis and Technology Use
To master the strategic approach to managing retail categories.
To develop effective assortment and space management strategies.
To implement pricing and promotional strategies that align with consumer demand and retailer objectives.
Category Managers
Retail Buyers
Merchandising Professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of category dynamics and management strategies
Increase category sales and profitability.
Improve collaboration with retailers through insightful category strategies.
Enhance shopper satisfaction by optimizing product offerings and availability.