How does RMSA make me more money?

We concentrate on planning an optimal turnover rate, because that’s where we can make a difference in your bottom line and cash flow. Did you know that for a million dollars in annual sales, an improvement of only one week in inventory turnover would improve cash flow by approximately $10,000? For every percentage point in decreased markdowns and increased gross profit, your bottom line increases $10,000. Through detailed gross-margin and turnover planning at the classification level we can dramatically improve your store’s performance and cash return on the money you invest in inventory.

Why can’t I do my own merchandise planning?

Open-To-Buy and Merchandise Planning is a highly specialized area of expertise. In fact, large chain retailers have an entire in-house staff trained to create merchandise plans, assortment plans, floor layout plans and more for their organizations. Few independent retailers have those resources, which is why the most successful ones outsource these critical functions. And those who outsource to RMSA do so for a fraction of the cost of hiring a planner and purchasing their own planning software.

What data do you need, and can my P.O.S. system provide it?

RMSA’s data requirements are very simple. We need four elements on a monthly basis: sales data, merchandise receiving data, markdowns, and on-order data. Most computer systems track this information and let you run a month-end report, which you can provide to us. Initially it is helpful to have 12 months or more of historic data to combine with our data factors. We have, however, performed accurate planning for new stores with minimal historic data.

Can I afford RMSA?

The majority of RMSA’s clients work with us on a monthly basis with no long-term contract. If they didn’t feel the benefits of our service outweighed the costs, they would end the relationship immediately. But month after month, our clients see that RMSA is not an expense, it is an investment that more than pays for itself.

Get your FREE, NO-OBLIGATION FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW and let us show you that the question is not so much “Can I afford RMSA,” it is “Can I afford NOT to find out more about it?” If you will take a few short minutes to share with us some basic information about your business, we will develop a customized, objective overview of your organization, showing how it compares to our clients as well as to industry benchmarks. You may review our report with no obligation, and if you think there is any room for improvement, you’ll find that RMSA has the time-tested expertise and state-of-the-art tools to help your business thrive.

How can I get more information?

Call RMSA at (800) 727-7672 or e-mail us at info@rmsa.com. Or get a sample Financial Performance Review and ask for a FREE, No-Obligation Financial Performance Review customized for your store!