The dollar amount of merchandise that a retailer can order for a particular period. Interim open-to-buy is calculated by subtracting the amount of merchandise already received and the amount of purchase orders planned for delivery within the period from the period’s planned purchases. Formula: OTB (retail) = Planned Sales + Planned Markdowns + Planned End of Month Inventory – Planned Beginning of Month Inventory
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