Excel Templates
Markdown Planning Workbook
Plan markdowns by SKU and category with margin impact projection. Designed for buyers, planners, and merchandisers.
About this template
Plan markdowns by SKU and category with margin impact projection. Designed for buyers, planners, and merchandisers.
What's included
- Markdown depth recommender by sell-through
- Gross margin impact projection
- Aged inventory alerts
- Promotion calendar view
- Reusable across seasons
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