Buyer (fashion)

Buyer (fashion)

In the fashion industry, a buyer is someone who decides what fashion items will be stocked in a store, based on his or her predictions about what will be popular with shoppers. Fashion buyers usually attend trade fairs and fashion shows to observe trends. They may work for large department stores or a small boutiques. Decisions about what to stock can greatly affect fashion businesses.


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