Category Levers in Action

 

Strengthen practical decision-making across assortment, space, pricing, promotion and in-store execution.

What this pathway helps teams build:

This pathway focuses on the practical category levers that influence performance, including assortment, space, pricing, promotion, and in-store execution. It helps teams connect strategy and analysis to stronger day-to-day decisions.

What this pathway helps teams do:

  • Strengthen decision-making across the key category levers
  • Better connect strategy to tactical choices
  • Improve confidence in assortment, pricing, promotion, and execution discussions
  • Apply concepts in practical business situations

Sample eLearning topics may include:

  1. Basic Assortment Analysis
  2. Space Planning Fundamentals
  3. Pricing & Margin Analysis Basics
  4. Promotional Planning Essentials
  5. In-Store Marketing Tactics

Possible live applications (virtual or in-person) may include:

  • Assortment workshops
  • Pricing and promotion sessions
  • Shelf and space discussions
  • Tactical application exercises using real-world examples

How this pathway can be customized:

 We tailor this pathway based on the category levers, decision-making needs, and practical skills most important to your team. 

Customization may include:
 

  • emphasizing assortment, space, pricing, promotion, or in-store execution
  • selecting the most relevant topics and sequencing for your audience
  • incorporating real-world examples and application exercises
  • adjusting the format and depth of live learning
  • aligning the learning design to the business outcomes you want to support 


 Looking to strengthen practical category decision-making across your team? 
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Retail Custom Blended Learning Solutions

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Live Virtual

Instructor-led, live virtual training delivered via Microsoft Teams or similar platforms.

  • Sessions are cost-effective, 120 minutes, and minimize disruption with no travel needed.
  • Use as standalone training or blend with eLearning and on-site sessions.
  • Content can be customized with your data and examples, and can include contests, breakout groups, case studies, gamification, and more.
  • Participants earn certificates and badges on completion. 
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Live On-Site

Instructor-led, onsite training at your location, typically in 1–2 day, hands-on sessions.

  • Use as standalone training or blend with eLearning and virtual options.

  • Content is customized with your data and can include contests, breakout groups, case studies, gamification, and more.

  • Participants earn certificates and badges upon completion.

Assess Capability.  Prioritize Learning.  Measure Progress.

CMKG’s Assessment Approach for Corporate Learning

Our assessments help organizations identify knowledge gaps, prioritize development, and shape blended learning solutions around the capabilities that matter most. Assessments can be customized by topic area, audience, and desired outcomes — with pre- and post-assessment options to help measure progress and training impact. 

1. Identify Capability Gaps

 Pinpoint strengths and development needs across teams, roles, and topic areas.

2. Tailor the Learning

 Use the results to shape the right blend of eLearning, live learning, and reinforcement.

3. Measure Progress

Track improvement over time and support conversations around learning impact and ROI.

Browse Sample Assessments from CMKG.org

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Contact CMKG to learn more about training options for your specific needs