By the end of this course, learners will be able to define retail management concepts, analyze retail marketing strategies, evaluate customer insights, apply store location analysis, design organizational structures, and formulate integrated retail strategies. The course provides a step-by-step exploration of the retail world, starting with history and foundations, moving into strategic planning, customer targeting, business operations, and concluding with pricing, promotions, and retail strategy integration.



Retail Management: Analyze, Plan & Strategize
This course is part of Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by American University of Bahrain
What you'll learn
Define retail concepts and evaluate customer insights for strategy.
Apply store location, merchandising, and financial planning tools.
Formulate integrated strategies to optimize retail performance.
Skills you'll gain
- Promotional Strategies
- Market Intelligence
- Customer Analysis
- Consumer Behaviour
- Customer Insights
- Strategic Marketing
- Retail Store Operations
- Competitive Analysis
- Price Negotiation
- Revenue Management
- E-Commerce
- Retail Management
- Organizational Structure
- Product Assortment
- Operations Management
- Inventory Management System
- Merchandising
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundations of retail management, covering its definition, history, and evolution. Learners explore the retail marketing mix and the importance of complements in shaping customer value. The module sets the stage for understanding Strategic Retail Management (SRM) and its role in aligning retail operations with long-term goals.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on building strong retailer-customer relationships and effective strategic planning. It highlights Situational Ethos Analysis (SEA) and the classification of retail entities, emphasizing both store-based and non-store retail formats. Learners also explore customer targeting and intelligence acquisition as key drivers of strategy.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module emphasizes customer classification, intelligence acquisition, and inference of customer behavior. Learners will also explore retail catchment areas, site selection, and the role of complements in determining store location. The module strengthens skills in applying analytical tools for customer and location-based decisions.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module introduces the principles of retail business management with a focus on organizational structures, financial operations, and efficiency in daily activities. Learners explore merchandise planning, execution, and financial management strategies that ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module covers pricing strategies, customer communication, and promotional mix integration. Learners will understand how to build and maintain a strong retail image, integrate complements into strategies, and apply management and control mechanisms to ensure long-term retail success.
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11 videos4 assignments
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