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Module 1 — Retail and Omnichannel
Covers retail and omnichannel operations for apparel brands.
What you will be able to do
Run the retail end: plan assortments and markdowns by store and channel, operate e-commerce stock and orders, and keep inventory consistent everywhere the customer shops.
The practical work
For one style sold in store and online: write the allocation rule by store cluster, the stock-sync rule that prevents overselling, and the markdown trigger based on sell-through.
Prerequisite: No prior module required.
Reading for this module
Read these 3 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Practical worksheet
For one style sold in store and online: write the allocation rule by store cluster, the stock-sync rule that prevents overselling, and the markdown trigger based on sell-through.
- Identify requirements and assumptions.
- Record evidence and calculations.
- Choose a decision and containment action.
- Assign an owner and verification check.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 1 — Retail and Omnichannel. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Why does a single shared view of stock matter across store and online channels?
2. How should size curves be planned across a store cluster?
3. Apparel returns online run far higher than in store. What is the operational response?
4. What happens when markdowns are taken too early or too late?
5. What must be ready before a peak trading season, beyond extra stock?
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