Retail buyers decide what customers will find on the shelf, and poor buying decisions tie up cash in slow stock while bestsellers run out. This programme gives buyers and category staff a structured method for selecting ranges, planning assortments by store and season, negotiating supply terms and managing markdowns in the African retail environment.
Ready to book? Secure your place on this programme.
Register for this courseRetail buyers, assistant buyers, category and merchandise planners responsible for selecting products and planning ranges for stores and chains.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 11 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 18 to 20 Nov 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 25 to 27 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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