Fashion Merchandising and Distribution

Match the following activities with their corresponding fashion merchandising and distribution tasks:

• Tasks involved in studying and publicizing fashion products

• Designing, manufacturing, and marketing

• Tasks involved in creating and promoting fashion products

• Planning, buying, and selling

• Tasks involved in making and delivering fashion products

• Producing, distributing, and retailing

• Tasks involved in organizing and selling fashion products

• Researching, developing, and advertising

What is the primary responsibility of a fashion buyer?

• Designing new fashion trends

• Making sure the merchandise that consumers want is available in stores

• Managing store finances

• Training store employees

From whom do fashion buyers purchase goods?

• Retail customers

• Store managers

• Manufacturers or vendors

• Fashion designers

What do fashion buyers predict?

• Future fashion trends

• Store sales

• Employee performance

• Consumer preferences

What are buyers for large retail operations known as?

• Individual buyers

• Wholesale buyers

• Classification or central buyers

• Regional buyers

Which of the following is NOT an example of specialization for classification buyers?

• Women's sportswear

• Men's suits

• Teen boys' clothing

• Electronics

Which of the following is a specialization example for classification buyers?

• Electronics

• Women's handbags

• Home appliances

• Furniture

What are the three steps in the buying process, also known as the merchandising cycle?

• Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Buying, Merchandise Selling

• Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Selling, Merchandise Buying

• Merchandise Buying, Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Selling

• Merchandise Selling, Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Buying

What is the first step of merchandise planning in the buying process?

• Purchasing goods

• Estimating the various styles, colors, sizes, and prices of goods consumers will purchase

• Advertising the products

• Setting up a store layout

What are the components of the Buying Resources in Merchandise Planning?

• Sales Records, Vendor Information, Market Week Previews

• Sales Records, Vendor Information, Market Analysis

• Sales Records, Vendor Information, Product Reviews

• Sales Records, Vendor Information, Customer Feedback