Fashion Retailing or Fashion Merchandising: What’s the Difference?
Apparel represents a $276 billion retail market in the U.S. and the industry employs large numbers in textile manufacturing (116,000), apparel design and production (170,000), apparel wholesale distribution (140,000), and an impressive three million in apparel retailing. With promising employment figures like these, it’s easy to understand why many fashion students are drawn to fashion retailing and fashion merchandising. While both areas play a significant role in the fashion industry, there are a few differences in the exact role each plays and the education pathways for each. According to...
