Which of the following activities is not typically performed in the merchandise division?
A) Control of inventory levels
B) Hiring and training sales associates
C) Determination of what merchandise will be procured from vendors
D) Planning assortment and stock levels
E) Pricing of merchandise

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The buyers in the merchandise division are responsible for determining the merchandise assortment,pricing,and managing relationships and negotiating with vendors.The merchandising planners are responsible for allocating merchandise and tailoring the assortment of several categories for specific stores in a geographic area.They are not involved with personnel issues of sales staff as this is a responsibility of the store management.

Which of the Following Activities Is Not Typically Performed in the Merchandise