Transfers ToCSUDescription54 hours lecture per term. This course offers a study of the principles of merchandise buying for resale in independent stores, major department stores, chain stores and centralized buying. This course will cover retail-buying principles for fashion merchandise, staples and soft merchandise lines. The lecture topics covered are: consumer motivation, merchandise planning and selection, sourcing, legal and trade regulation pricing, vendor relations, pricing analysis, classification systems, merchandise management and control, plus career opportunities. Field trips may be required outside of class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) 