Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Buying Techniques

This course follows on from our 'Introduction to Fashion Buying and Merchandising' and will give you the tools you need to follow the buying pathway in your career. Through the use of up-to-date case studies, lectures and workshops this fashion buying course will explore the more complex aspects of the 'fashion buyer' function.

The course will include:

• The role of the 'fashion buyer'
• Preparation pre planning
• Understanding your customer
• Identifying demand
• Sales analysis
• Understanding product lifecycles
• Pricing
• Profit and margin control
• Emerging Markets
• The impact of new technology
• Supply chain and distribution

The projects you'll be asked to undertake involve mathematical formulae therefore it's essential you have an understanding of maths to GCSE level C or equivalent.

This course is one of the second in the series of our 'Fashion Buying & Merchandising' short courses. Once you've completed this course you might consider moving onto 'Fashion Buying & Merchandising: Merchandising Techniques' or 'Fashion Buying & Merchandising: Advanced'.

Level:

Intermediate. You should have completed the beginners level course or have equivalent experience.

Beginner Level
Intermediate Level Advanced Level Introduction to Fashion Buying and MerchandisingFashion Buying and Merchandising: Buying TechniquesFashion Buying and Merchandising: AdvancedFashion Buying and Merchandising: Merchandising Techniques Fashion Buying & Merchandising: Intensive

Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Luxury Brands
Booking:

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.