For any retailer, the acquisition of the right stock at the right price at the right time is crucial to the economic well-being of the business. This completely revised and updated edition is the third title in a series of management guides for the retail sector published in association with the British Shops and Stores Association. It covers every aspect of the all-important buying function. It is packed with case histories and performance tips and should be useful everyone in the industry with some responsibility for buying. Subjects covered include: planning the budget; planning the structure of the merchandise range; developing the product and brands; sourcing and buying the product; presenting and promoting brands profitably; and improving buying performance.