Merchandising talks: Your top fashion merchandising questions answered

As a senior merchandising consultant and director, Simon Calvert has seen it all, including the challenges of the role, the strife of trying to eek the most margin out of inventory when you haven’t been set up for success, and the glory of a job well done. He says it’s all in a day’s work for these naturally inquisitive and detail-oriented fashion professionals.

Watch these takeaways from the full-length interview with Simon on what internal and external characteristics make up an exceptional merchandiser, the challenges they’re facing in fashion retail today, and how they can ultimately win.