Features: -covers "must know" aspects of fashion retailing: the role of research, choosing the store's location and layout, recruiting and training employees, accounting, buying and pricing, and advertising and promotion -provides a solid understanding of financial statements, methods for determining inventory, expense controls, and computerized accounting and inventory control systems -"small store applications" section in every chapter relates content to small establishments -"fashion retailing spotlights" focus on creative techniques that such companies as Nordstrom have used to succeed in fashion retailing -the appendix reviews typical, on-the-job math skills required in fashion retailing and includes a survey of careers in the fashion field ALSO AVAILABLE Fashion Retail Video Series, ISBN:0-8273-5758-3 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, 0-8273-5622-6