The Category & Trade Company helps commercial professionals get the best out of themselves and their organisation – with lasting success. The Advanced Trainingen include open trainings and incompany programmes (tailor-made) for retail, FMCG, foodservice and other sectors. Practical, current and directly applicable to your daily work. From Category Managers to Format Managers and from Trade Marketeers and Sales professionals to Business Analysts: our approach focuses on tangible growth in knowledge, skills and results. Always aligned with what you need to make a difference – today and tomorrow. Want to learn more? Watch the in-company video or schedule an appointment.

Category Management
In this training, you’ll learn how to translate shopper and market insights into concrete category visions and plans. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how retail formats work, explore strategies and tactics using analyses, tools and cases, and apply them straight away in practice. Strengthen your role and increase the value of your category!
€ 1.825,- (excl. VAT)
27 January & 17 March 2026
12 May & 23 June 2026
6 October & 27 October 2026
Category Management
Online
In this training, you’ll learn how to use data, tools and insights to optimise your online assortment and boost conversion. You’ll discover how to make better use of digital platforms and strengthen collaboration between retailers. For both starters and experienced professionals!
€ 1.825,- (excl. VAT)
22 September & 29 October 2026
Category Management
in foodservice
In this training, you’ll learn how to apply Category Management, Trade Marketing and retail format principles effectively within the foodservice and out-of-home markets. You’ll explore trends, channels, shoppers and routes to market, and work with tools you can use immediately.
€ 1.825,- (excl. VAT)
1 October & 5 November 2026
Format Management
In this two-day training, you’ll learn how to translate brand identity and strategy into clear retail format principles and building blocks such as location, layout, service, assortment, price, presentation and promotion. You’ll discover how to create focus and consistency through format policy, management and execution.