"BRM/216"
INTRODUCTION TO THE RETAIL INDUSTRY
This course is available as part of a degree or certificate program.
View all programsCourse level: "Lower Division"
"This course provides students with an overview of the retail industry. Topics include an examination of basic principles and terminology, the types of retailers, key drivers and trends, the importance of customer-facing activities, and exploring the current issues facing retailers, such as customer relationship management, industry consolidation, and dynamic changes in multichannel promotion through social media and website offerings. As a broad survey of the industry, this course provides you with a framework and set of concepts that will support the remainder of your core courses."
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