By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the evolution of retail management, evaluate company vision and mission for strategic alignment, apply analytical frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, and geo-assessment, design effective organizational structures, and evaluate intellectual capital strategies to drive impact in retail operations.



Retail Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate
This course is part of Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze retail evolution and align vision/mission with strategy.
Apply SWOT, PESTLE, and geo-assessment to retail operations.
Evaluate organizational structures and intellectual capital.
Skills you'll gain
- Sustainable Business
- Financial Analysis
- Organizational Structure
- Case Studies
- Strategic Thinking
- Retail Store Operations
- Organizational Development
- Talent Management
- Market Analysis
- Intellectual Property
- Business Strategies
- Business Strategy
- Market Share
- Organizational Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategic Decision-Making
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This module introduces the foundations of retail management by building context through case study framing, company background, and key strategic insights. Learners will explore the chronological evolution of retail, understand how vision and mission statements guide organizational direction, and analyze key observations that set the stage for strategic decision-making. By the end of this module, learners will have a strong conceptual framework to understand retail management in dynamic markets.
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This module applies analytical tools and frameworks to retail strategy, focusing on SWOT, PESTLE, and organizational setup. Learners will explore how intellectual capital is managed across Asian markets, identify challenges in its application, and assess how evaluation and impact analysis drive long-term success. Through this module, learners gain practical tools to design, implement, and refine advanced retail strategies that ensure sustainable competitive advantage.
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