1.Attending trade shows to view new products
2. Reviewing supplier catalogs
3. Ordering merchandise
4. Waiting for shipments to be received
5. Inspecting goods for damage
6. Matching receiving reports and purchase orders
7. Placing customer price tags on merchandise
8. Moving goods to retail area
9. Stocking shelves.
10. Training salespersons in store merchandise
11. Checking out customer purchases
12. Handing customer receipts
13. wrapping gift items when requested
14. Helping customers with returns or exchanges
activities be reduced or eliminated