Strong business relationships. Inventory management. Cost control. These are important to most businesses, but for retailers, they can mean the difference between success and failure. To stay in business, retailers must establish strong relationships with suppliers and customers, manage inventory effectively, and control costs to protect (often slim) profit margins. The goal of this learning path is to help small- and medium-size retailers – regardless of sector – do these core things well. Learners will assess the state of their business relationships, work with product control cards, and perform cost analysis, amongst other retail functions.