Basic Financial Documents

The GHTA Retail Advisory Board created a 6 month basic financial statement guideline for new stores. This covers the basic line items and expenses that most new store may encounter and need to consider when starting a new store. These are meant to be guidelines and informational only, your store may need more or less depending on the type of store that you are planning.

Open to Buy Methodology

This example is for is built around gift industry average turn rate of 2 times a year.

Open to Buy Worksheet--Summer

This is a template of a twelve month Open to Buy Worksheet for a Summer Gift Store. It was created by Charlie Napoleon and Andy Bjork.

Open to Buy Worksheet--Regular

This is a template of a twelve month Open to Buy Worksheet for a traditional Gift Store. It was created by Charlie Napoleon and Andy Bjork.

Display 101 Guide

Barbara J. Crowhusrt a Retail Makeover Specialist, Business Coach, Writer and Trainer provides an excellent list of viual merchandisng tips for store owners.