Merchandise planning process/system allows the retailers to forecast with some degree of accuracy what to purchase and when to have it delivered. This will greatly assist the company in attaining its sales and gross margin goals. Buyers must rely heavily on historical sales data, coupled with personal experience and their own intuition about market trends.  Retailers Plan to

1. Maximize sale potential
1. Attractive merchandize that results in higher conversion of visitors into customers
2. Well stocked shelves that prevent stock outs
2. Maximize gross margins
1. Minimize losses of markdowns
2. Vendor negotiations
3. Maintain a healthy balance of investment (stock, space, sales staff)

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