FACS 353 Retail Merchandising

To equip the student in entry-level management positions with sound merchandising theory and the ability to translate that theory into the profit factors that govern the day-to-day operations of any retail store.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Read & Interact Assignments (17)

The student will follow readings and answer questions to complete each Read & Interact assignment (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F).

Simulation Assignments (5)

The Simulations Assignments will put the student in charge of making merchandising decisions for a computer-generated company. The student will compete against computer-generated companies for market share, product satisfaction, and sales. Each simulation has a unique set of goals focusing on a specific merchandising topic. The simulations build on each other, so completing them in order is essential to success. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, F).

Written Reflection Assignments (5)

Completion of the written reflection will enable the student to practice communicating the how, the what, and the why of the decisions in the Simulation Assignments. This assignment should be 300-400 words in length and cover the required content. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, F).

Merchandising Connections Assignments (2)

Taking the time to observe theories being discussed in the retail environment will help the student understand the concepts and apply them in future careers. Using APA format, the student will write a 2-3 page summary of a shopping trip and his/her observations of the decision-making process. (CLOs: C, E, F)

Quizzes: Retailing Management & Presentations (8)

Weekly quizzes are designed to reinforce the information from presentations and readings from Retailing Management. Each quiz contains 10 multiple-choice and true/false questions, is limited to 20 minutes, and allows 1 attempt. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Quizzes: Entwistle (8)

The essay quizzes from the Entwistle text cover assigned readings from The Aesthetic Economy of Fashion: Markets and Value in Clothing and Modelling. Each quiz contains 1 essay question, is limited to 45 minutes, and allows 1 attempt. (CLOs: B, C, E, F)

Quiz: Final Exam

The comprehensive final quiz will the cover all presentations and readings from Retailing Management. The quiz will contain 100 multiple-choice and true/false questions, be limited to 2 hours, and allow 1 attempt.