The Art and Science of Buying and Merchandising

Susanne Tide-Frater , Chief Consultant Augmented Retail, Farfetch

The Art and Science of Buying and Merchandising

Susanne Tide-Frater , Chief Consultant Augmented Retail, Farfetch
The Art and Science of Buying and Merchandising

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It was the starting point for my career in fashion. It helped me prepare for my applications and job interview. I got a job as a merchandising assistant! – Course graduate
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Curriculum Summary

Course Overview

20 minutes 2x Video 2x PDF

1. Art vs Science – Buying and Merchandising

1.3 hour 1x Article 6x PDF 3x Video 2x Quiz

2. Future vs Past – Trend Prediction and Planning

1.3 hour 7x PDF 1x Article 4x Video 4x Quiz

3. Gut vs Numbers – Sourcing and Selection

1.3 hour 8x PDF 1x Survey 1x Article 5x Video 5x Quiz

4. Depth vs Breadth – Allocation and Analysis

1 hour 6x PDF 1x Article 3x Video 3x Quiz

5. Inside vs Outside – Internal and External Challenges

1 hour 1x Article 6x PDF 3x Video 3x Quiz

6. Summary

20 minutes 1x Survey 1x Article 4x PDF 3x Video 1x Quiz

Glossary

30 minutes 1x PDF

References

20 minutes 1x PDF

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