In this course, students learn to effectively manage the planning and buying of appropriate merchandise for a fashion retail business. This course emphasizes the buying terminology, retail buying math, plan projections, stock planning, and domestic and foreign resources.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Communication with buyers and vendors
Relating product knowledge to a target market
Budgeting and logistics
Sales projections and inventory levels
Analyzing seasonal calendars
Selecting appropriate merchandise assortment
Identifying fashion trends
Negotiating contract details and terms and conditions
Buyer's role in the retail hierarchy
Analyzing data
Executing research techniques
Considering sustainability
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.