The Importance of Buyers in the Retail Industry
The Importance of Buyers in the Retail Industry may be useful for those wanting to work for a chain store retailer or a department store.
Welcome
About Course Author
About the Course
Course Aim
Course Concept
Learning Outcomes
Goals and Program Survey
Abbreviations, Definitions & Glossary of Terms
The Retail Shift
E-Commerce
Video—Product Types
Video—Retail Distribution
Global Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
The Retail Industry
The Role of a Buyer
The Role of a Planner
The Buying Team
The Role of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Packaging and Care Labels
Warnings on Packaging
Safety Measures to Consider when Developing New Products
Video—Identifying Trends
Pop Culture, Celebrities & Influencers
Trade Fairs
Past Trends
Trends v Fads
Fashion Forecasters
Long and Short Term Forecasting
Introduction to Product Knowledge
Textiles
Fabric Handling
Garment
Country of Origin
Ethical Buying and Sustainability
Video—Fashion Sustainability
Advantages of Buying Sustainably
Wholesale
Customer
Pricing
Supply Chain
E-Commerce
Activity—Write Your Action Plan
Your Goals and Course Survey
Conclusion
We Want Your Feedback
Your Certificate of Professional Development