This document outlines the process of buying merchandise, including methods like national brands or private label brands. It discusses evaluating, selecting, and negotiating with vendors before purchasing merchandise. The document also notes that merchandise can be sourced from various options like raw resource producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, agents or other retailers.
2. METHODS OF BUYING MERCHANDISE
1. National Brands / Manufacturers Brands
2. Private Label Brands
3. PROCESS OF BUYING MERCHANDISE
Meeting vendors / Connecting with Vendors
Evaluating and Selecting Vendors
Negotiating with Vendors
Handling the Merchandise
Establishing and Maintaining Strategic Relationships with
Vendors
Purchasing from Vendors
Deciding the source of Merchandise
4. DECIDING THE SOURCE OF MERCHANDISE
1. Raw resource products
2. Manufactures and primary producers
3. Government and Semi-Government Source
4. Wholesalers
5. Agents
6. Other retailers