How Do Buying Staple Merchandise Categories Differ from Buying Fashion

question 81

Multiple Choice

How do buying staple merchandise categories differ from buying fashion merchandise categories?

• A)Buyers forecast sales at the category level for staple merchandise.
• B)Standard statistical techniques are used when buying fashion merchandise categories.
• C)Monitoring sales and generating replacement orders with continuous replenishment is used for staple merchandise.
• D)The staples buying system requires more experienced buyers.
• E)Buyers for Tommy Hilfiger use the staple merchandise buying system as they know what sells well based upon the designer's history.

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