Specifically need help with Q2 finding the open to buy remaining for October

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After graduating from college, Melissa Malone landed a position performance for August and September. [See the attached with Orchard Creek, one of the finest children's boutiques in spreadsheet.] She also observed the department's current the Boston area. Three years ago, Melissa was promoted to performance from October 1 through October 15 , In her Assistant Buyer. Among her other responsibilities, Melissa is midmonth analysis, Melissa observed the following: now the sole buyer for the Children's Accessories Department. - Actual sales from October 1 through October 15 were clothing for over 25 years. Its merchandise assortment $3.529.00 includes classic children's clothing, fashionable accessories, - The value of merchandise on-order scheduled to arrive and unique gitt items for infants, toddlers, boys, and girls, before the end of October is $2,749.00 Employees take great pride in the store. The boutique, well - Actual markdowns taken from October 1 through October known for its merchandise quality and exceptional customer 15 were $715.00 service, has recelved many awards, including the "Readers' - Stock on hand as of October 15 is valued at $22,160.00 Choice Award" and "Top Pick" for Best Children's Clothing from local newspapers as well as a regional magazine. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CASE STUDY 1 This fall, however, the Children's Accessory Department 1. As of October 15, how is the Children's Accessories is talling shart of meeting its sales goal. During an October Department performing compared with the department's meeting with the department sales manager, the merchandise sik-month plan? manager, and the advertising manager, Melissa was directed 2. What is the open-to-buy remaining for the month of October? to examine her department's performance. Within two days, 3. What immediate steps should Melissa take to improve her Melissa must analyze the performance of the Children's open-to-buy? Accessories Department, compare it with the department's six 4. What additional information would Melissa want to review that month plan, calculate the department's open-to-buy for the would be helpful in making an informed decision? remainder of Oetober, and identify feasible options for getting 5. What are at least two actions Melissa could propose to Melissa reviewed her six-month plan for Orchard Creek's improve the sales performance of the Children's Accessories Children's Accessory Department, including the actual Department? SIX-MONTH MERCHANDISING PLAN Improving Performance in Children's Accessories Irene Foster, Ph.D Framingham State University After graduating from college. Melissa Malone landed a position performance for August and September. [See the attached with Orchard Creek, one of the finest children's boutiques in spreadsheet.) She also observed the department's current the Boston area. Three years ago, Melissa was promoted to pertormance from October 1 through October 15 , In her Assistant Buyer. Among her other responsibilities, Melissa is midmonth analysis, Melissa observed the following: now the sole buyer for the Children's Accessories Department. Orchard Creek has successtully been selling children's - Actual sales from October 1 through October 15 were clothing for over 25 years, Its merchandise assortment $3,529.00 includes classic children's clothing, fashionable accessories. - The value of merchandise on-order scheduled to arrive and unique gitt items for intants, toddiers, boys, and girls. before the end of October is $2,749.00 Employees take great pride in the store. The boutique, well known for its merchandise quality and exceptional customer - Actual markdowns taken from October 1 through October service, has recelved many awards, including the 'Readers' 15 were $715.00 Choice Award" and "Top Pick" for Best Children's Clothing - Stock on hand as of October 15 is valued at $22.160.00 from local newspapers as well as a regional magazine. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CASE STUDY 1 This fall, however, the Children's Accessory Department 1. As of October 15, how is the Children's Accessories is falling short of meeting its sales goal. During an October Department performing compared with the department's meoting with the department sales manager, the merchandise six-month plan? manager, and the advertising manager, Melissa was directed 2. What is the open-to-buy remaining for the month of October? to examine her department's performance. Within two days, Melissa must analyze the performance of the Children's 3. What immedate steps should Melissa take to improve her Accossories Department, compare it with the department's alx open-to-buy? 4. What ndditionne information would Makinga want to mhew that now the sole buyer for the Children's Accessories Department. Orchard Creek has successtully been selling children's clothing for over 25 years. Its merchandise assortment - Actual sales from October 1 through October 15 were includes ciassic children's clothing, fashionable accessories, $3,529.00 and unique gift items for infants, todiders, boys, and girls. - The value of merchandise on-order scheduled to arrive Employees take great pride in the store. The boutique, well before the end of October is $2,749.00 known for its merchandise quality and exceptional customer. - Actual markdowns taken from October 1 through October service, has recelved many awards, including the "Peaders' 15 were $715.00 Ohcice Award" and "Top Pick" for Best Children's Clothing - Stock on hand as of October 15 is valued at $22,160.00 from local newspapers as well as a regional magazine. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CASE STUDY 1 This fall, however, the Children's Accessory Department 1. As of October 15, how is the Children's Accessories: is talling short of meeting its sales goal. During an October meeting with the department sales manager, the merchandise Department performing compared with the department's manager, and the advertising manager, Melissa was directed to examine her department's performance. Within two days, Melissa must analyze the performance of the Children's six-month plan? Aocessories Dapartment, compare it with the department's six 2. What is the open-to-buy remaining for the month of October? month plan, calculate the department's open-to-buy for the 3. What immediate steps should Melissa take to improve har remainder of October, and identify feasible options for gatting 4. What additional information would Melisse want to review that the department back on track. Messssa reviewed her six-month plan for Orchard Creak's 5. What are at least two actions Melissa could propose to Children's Accessory Department, including the actual improve the sales performance of the Children's Accessories Department? SIX-MONTH MERCHANDISING PLAN