Retail Management
Retail Management
Retail Management
Objectives: Using case based approach, course will develop an understanding of analytical
approaches, tools, and techniques used by retailers to plan and execute retail strategy. The
aim of this course is to provide a broad overview of retail management theory, principles and
methods, while exploring some key aspects of retailing. Cases will be used to explain
important topical areas of retail formats, multi-channel retailing, location and layout
strategies, visual merchandise management, customer relationship, technology, and retail
supply chain management. Industry illustrations would provide an overview about challenges
faced by different retail formats and accompanying retailing decisions. The course would
help students develop an understanding of retail practices like store layout, channel practices,
and use of technology in providing value to end customer.
Evaluation:
Cases: 10%; Group Assignment: 20%; Term Project: 10%; End Term Examination:
60%