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Buying - Key to Purchasing, Merchandising & Retail
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15 Courses CPD Certified Bundle | 15 Free PDF & 1 Hardcopy Certificates| 150 CPD Points| Tutor Support | Lifetime Access

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Price
£75 inc VAT
Or £25.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
75 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • PDF Certificate - Free
  • Printed Hardcopy Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Master the Art of Buying, Merchandising & Retail Success

Struggling to see how buying drives retail performance? This 15-course CPD-certified bundle covers everything you need to know about buying, purchasing, and merchandising—from product selection and cost control to supplier negotiation and sales strategy.

Designed for UK retail, fashion, and e-commerce sectors, the course teaches you how smart buying decisions impact margins, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness.

With over 2.9 million people employed in UK retail and buyers earning £24k–£48k, demand for skilled professionals is high. Learn what it takes to influence purchasing trends and drive profits.

What is Included:

  • CPD-Accredited Qualification.
  • 15 FREE PDF Certificates & 1 Free Hardcopy Certificate
  • 100% Online & Interactive.
  • Created by qualified professionals.
  • Self-paced; works on laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
  • 24/7 learning support is available.

***Get Instant Access to 15 Expert-Led Courses***

  1. Buying and Merchandising
  2. Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement
  3. Merchandising Management
  4. Retail Management Course
  5. Visual Merchandising Diploma
  6. Merchandising Manager
  7. Retail Assistant
  8. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  9. Logistics Management
  10. Product Management
  11. Fashion Store Assistant Training
  12. Document Control Vendor Documentation
  13. Fashion Store Assistant
  14. Visual Merchandising Techniques
  15. Consumer Rights Awareness

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the buying cycle and how it relates to UK retail operations
  • Learn how to analyse trends and use data in merchandising planning
  • Explore purchasing strategies and supplier negotiation techniques
  • Understand inventory control, seasonal buying, and stock planning
  • Gain insights into visual merchandising and promotional decision-making

Get the skills retailers value—enrol today.

Certificates

PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

15 Free PDF Certificate - Included

Printed Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

A complimentary CPD-Accredited Hard copy certificate is included for the title course only. Hard copy certificates for any additional courses can be purchased separately at a cost of £15 each.
Please note that international students may incur additional shipping fees based on their location.

Assessment details

Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This Buying—Key to Purchasing, Merchandising & Retail course provides an in-depth look at how product selection, supplier relations, stock planning, and merchandising strategies contribute to success in UK retail. Across 15 structured courses, learners explore essential processes that impact profits, branding, and customer loyalty.

Whether you're starting in retail or want to understand how major buying decisions are made, this course offers essential insights into buying, purchasing, and merchandising. You’ll gain practical knowledge and commercial awareness that apply to retail, e-commerce, and procurement roles across a wide range of UK industries.

Who is this course for?

  • Beginners interested in Buying and Merchandising
  • Professionals looking to move into retail strategy roles
  • Students studying retail, fashion, or supply chain
  • Career changers targeting retail or procurement jobs
  • E-commerce staff seeking product selection knowledge

Requirements

  • No previous Buying experience needed
  • Access to any computer or smart device
  • Internet connection and willingness to learn

Career path

  • Assistant Buyer – £24k to £30k
  • Merchandiser – £26k to £35k
  • Category Buyer – £30k to £40k
  • Retail Buyer – £32k to £48k
  • Senior Merchandising Manager – £40k to £60k

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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