Fashion Merchandising & Retailing - B.S.

Johnson and Wales University

Where Business Meets Fashion There’s more to the fashion industry than modeling and designing. How do retailers know which products to stock or trends to jump on? There’s a global network standing behind the fashion industry influencing what’s for sale. Our Fashion Merchandising & Retailing program will teach you how to choose the best looks, trends, colors, silhouettes and more to create a strong product assortment. At JWU Providence, you’ll also learn about the economics involved in buying and selling fashion merchandise, how to forecast future trends in the industry, and the strategies needed to display and sell merchandise effectively. You’ll be prepared for careers in merchandise management, sales management, visual merchandising, fashion marketing, fashion forecasting and more. Our location in the heart of Providence means you’re steps away from eclectic neighborhoods filled with chic boutiques, fresh streetwear apparel and vintage shops. . Chase Menendez ’22: Designing His Future in Fashion Chase Menendez prepared for his dream job through connections with alumni, real-world projects and faculty mentorships. ''The fashion industry is constantly changing, and everybody has the opportunity to be creative and show who they really are through the collections they create and the clothes they make,'' he said. Neely Connor ’25 Explores Fashion in New York City Fashion Merchandising & Retailing major Neely Connor joined the program’s annual New York City trip, where students get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the headquarters of several fashion brands. ''It’s hard to choose a favorite part of the trip since each place we visited was super cool in its own way.'' Read more about the trip