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Expert Profile: Jeff Bender

Expertise:  If you have questions regarding the methods and metrics practiced by department stores and mass merchants when it comes to how they manage categories and product, I can help.

Experience in the area
I have been a buyer for over 11 years, including within the Target corporation. My expereince has included all apsects of the profit and liability for my areas, analysis, planning, marketing, costing, markdowns, negotiations with vendors, and more.

Education/Credentials
BS, Unversity of Wisconsin, Madison

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User Comments
Thank you for your help!
(michele on 09/08/08)
THANK YOU, Jeff! I am so glad I wrote to you -- you gave sound advice as to what my first step should be, AND raised some questions that never wo
(Pamela on 08/19/08)
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Recent Answers from Jeff Bender
2008-10-23  thr process Kori, In most cases, the retailer does not pay for goods in advance. Though this can be done, retailers will generally make payment for merchandise on terms - Net 30 days, 60 days, etc - once product...
2008-10-10  Advanced Auto parts Failure Brandon, Yes, it sounds like they did not do right by you. A letter to the company wouldn't hurt and is probably your best option. Unfortunately, it also sounds like your only option at this point...
2008-10-05  value addition Ash, I'm not certain if you meant that your are a niche segment of a department store, or that that that is who you are competing with, so I'll answer this fairly broadly. The best method to look at...
2008-09-28  Margins George, I understand and empathize with your dilemma. Prior to opening another location, I would recommend that you take a analyze your current business in depth. Break it down into detail so you can...
2008-09-25  markdowns pernament, sorry for the delay. There are generally two types of markdowns. 1) Hard marks (often called permanent), which tend to be taken at the end of the season, but can also be taken on slow moving...
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