Preview Questions Fashion Merchandiser | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you forecast the impact of global economic shifts on fashion trends in retail?

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By monitoring global economic conditions, including income levels, consumer spending, and regional economic differences

By considering only the wealthiest markets and disregarding broader economic factors

By ignoring economic shifts and focusing solely on creative design trends

By assuming that fashion trends remain unaffected by economic changes

Question 2: How does inventory aging impact inventory control and stock management in fashion retail?

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Inventory aging helps identify slow-moving stock, allowing for better clearance strategies and improved cash flow

Inventory aging is irrelevant, as all stock is sold equally fast

Inventory aging should be avoided, as it complicates inventory management

Inventory aging only applies to seasonal products and not year-round stock

Question 3: What factors should be considered when designing a window display for fashion retail?

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The window should focus on a minimalist aesthetic without featuring products.

Only lighting should be used in window displays, without incorporating any product displays.

Design should reflect current trends, highlight key products, and create visual interest from outside.

The window display should be designed based solely on the store's existing stock, ignoring trends.

Question 4: How does cross-merchandising benefit a fashion retailer, and how should it be implemented to increase sales?

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Cross-merchandising places complementary products together, increasing the likelihood of add-on sales and improving customer experience

Cross-merchandising only works in discount stores, not premium retail environments

Cross-merchandising is irrelevant and complicates the store layout

Cross-merchandising should only apply to accessories, not clothing

Question 5: How does globalization influence fashion trend analysis, particularly in the diversification of product assortments?

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Globalization has no impact on product assortments, as trends are universal

Globalization leads to the blending of regional trends, requiring merchandisers to create diverse product assortments to cater to a global audience

Globalization only affects the fabric choice and not the garment design

Globalization limits product assortments to a few key trends, reducing variety

Question 6: How do fashion influencers shape the trajectory of a fashion trend?

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They primarily influence the pricing strategy rather than the trend direction.

Their influence is largely limited to their own followers and does not extend beyond specific social media channels.

Influencers create short-lived trends that have little impact on long-term fashion forecasting.

They create initial visibility for the trend, helping it gain traction among consumers and mainstream markets.