SHORT COURSE Introduction to Fashion Buying & Merchandising

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Age

18+


Start Dates

13 Aug 2025


Entry Requirements

None


Duration

2 Days


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. 

TUTORS


Alison Phillips is a fashion retail expert with over 20 years industry experience, including senior global buying roles at Tesco F&F and account management at Aster Textile. She's worked with brands like Marks & Spencer and Topshop across sourcing, product development and large-scale buying. Now as EFI Training's Delivery Manager, she brings her industry insights to the course, helping the next generation thrive in retail.

Glenn Scott is owner and brand director of DEN Loungewear. He has been a fashion professional for over 20 years, across buying, design and strategy. Before launching his own successful menswear business, he was buying for some of the key high street retailers including Primark and Next. He has also found time to teach on the Level 4 programmes at the Fashion Retail Academy, and brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the classroom.

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Email: shortcourses@fra.ac.uk 

Phone: 0207 307 2350 

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