Category Management Handbook

CSP's 2016 Category Management Handbook

CSP's annual compendium of in-store sales highlights the recent performance of all the major in-store categories, as well as upcoming trends. Plus, our inaugural Category Manager of the Year Awards are here! Click through to eight stellar category managers, dozens of trends and best practices, and plenty of charts that will help you benchmark against your own business. 

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