SHORT COURSE Introduction to Fashion Buying & Merchandising

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Age

18+


Dates

January 2025

February 2025


Entry Requirements

None


Duration

2 Days or 4 Evenings


Fees

£280


SHORT COURSE: introduction to FASHION buying & merchandising


For those wanting a career in fashion buying or merchandising, our short course is the perfect introduction to this area of industry. Over two days or four evenings, you’ll learn about the roles of buyers and merchandisers within a buying office, how they work together, and how they are essential to the fashion retail industry. 

  • Discover the roles of buyer and merchandiser 
  • Learn from an industry professional 
  • Study at the Fashion Retail Academy, the home of fashion's next generation

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Overview


If you are considering a career in fashion buying or merchandising, this course is a great introduction.   

On this course, taught over either two days or four evenings at the Fashion Retail Academy campus, you’ll explore how products reach the shop floor, from initial design through to a sale. You’ll learn about the supply chain and how buyers and merchandisers work together through a combination of discussions and practical exercises. 

You’ll also discover the different types of buying roles, and learn about key responsibilities and areas, such as critical paths, stock management, customer profiling and range planning. 

By the end of the course, you’ll have learnt about the roles of buyer and merchandiser, and about the buying function across different types of retailers. 

TUTOR


All of our short course tutors are highly experienced with an industry background in the subjects they teach.

Course details

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Get in touch with our team if you have any questions:

Email: shortcourses@fra.ac.uk 

Phone: 0207 307 2350 

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