Examines contemporary management issues in the retail environment, with a focus on theoretical principles, problem-solving techniques and decision-making processes. Students will discuss a range of retail management topics, including inventory planning and control, location assessment and store design, merchandising and retail promotion, product and brand management, human resources administration, legal and ethical concerns, information technology resources, financial and accounting needs and sales and trend forecasting. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MKTG125M.