The text that helps readers thrive in todayrs"s retailing industry. An Overview of Strategic Retail Management; Situation Analysis; Targeting Customers and Gathering Information; Choosing a Store Location; Managing a Retail Business; Merchandise Management and Pricing; Communicating with the Customer; Putting it all Together For readers that want to incorporate a pre-defined and well-integrated strategy into their retail experience. This text also offers plenty of career advice and information for those seeking to expand their opportunities.