A study of fashion theories related to
consumer demand for apparel and home
furnishings. History, development, and
organization of types of retail stores are
discussed and analyzed. Concepts of
merchandise policy, merchandise resources,
sourcing, and buying office functions for
each type of store are compared. Vendor
relations, business practices, role of the
buyer, negotiating terms of an order, and
evaluation of sale are reviewed. Terms of
order and financing are calculated. 
Prerequisite: 34.245 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Clothing and Textiles, or permission of professor.