Retail Data & Performance Metrics Basics

Turn Retail Data Into Real-World Results

In today’s competitive retail landscape, data isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. This course empowers CPG merchandisers, retail operations teams, and store professionals to understand retail data and performance metrics to drive smarter decisions and better execution on the ground.

Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to track the right KPIs, interpret data accurately, and apply insights to improve store performance and operational efficiency. No complex data science needed—just actionable know-how for the field.

📊 What You’ll Learn

• The fundamentals of retail analytics and how data improves in-store performance

• How to track and interpret KPIs like sales per square foot, out-of-stock rates, compliance, and more

• How to apply data insights to improve merchandising, staffing, and execution

• Best practices for using store-level data to drive decisions and increase profitability

• How to communicate key findings across teams to align on performance goals

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how retail data analytics fuels performance improvement

• Identify and track the most impactful retail KPIs

• Develop confidence in using data for decision-making and daily execution

• Implement data-backed strategies to enhance store operations and sales

• Improve your ability to share insights with your team to drive alignment and accountability

👥 Ideal For

• Retail Merchandisers

• Field Execution Teams

• Operations Managers

• CPG Retail Professionals

• Emerging Data Champions in Retail Environments

📈 Data tells a story—learn to read it, share it, and use it to win at retail.

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