Buying & Merchandising Advisor

Helping retailers make informed buying and merchandising decisions that maximise sales, optimise inventory investment, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Service Overview

Our Buying & Merchandising Advisory service helps retailers build commercially successful product assortments through strategic buying, effective merchandise planning, and inventory optimisation. We work with brands and retailers to ensure the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and in the right locations.

By combining market insight, customer behaviour, and commercial analysis, deSigniture helps businesses maximise sales opportunities, improve stock productivity, reduce markdowns, and create compelling shopping experiences.

Includes

• Merchandise planning

• Buying strategy development

• Seasonal assortment planning

• Product range reviews

• Category management

• Sales and stock analysis

• Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning

• Inventory optimisation

• Product performance analysis

• Pricing and markdown strategies

• Visual merchandising alignment

• Trend and market analysis

• Supplier and brand evaluation

• New product selection guidance

• Stock allocation and replenishment strategies

Deliverables

• Buying & Merchandising Strategy

• Seasonal Buying Plan

• Merchandise Financial Plan

• Assortment Planning Report

• Category Performance Analysis

• Open-to-Buy Recommendations

• Inventory Optimisation Report

• Markdown Strategy

• Product Performance Dashboard

• Executive Presentation and Action Plan

Ideal For

• Luxury Fashion Retailers

• Leather Goods & Accessories

• Department Stores

• Boutique Retailers

• Emerging African Brands

• Jewellery Retailers

• Beauty & Cosmetics

• Lifestyle & Homeware Brands

• E-commerce Retailers

• Multi-store Retail Businesses

Pricing

Optional Enhancements

• Store Merchandise Audit

• Range Rationalisation

• Supplier Evaluation

• Category Reset Planning

• New Store Merchandise Planning

• Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management

• Seasonal Launch Planning

• Visual Merchandising Consultation

• Inventory Health Check

• Sales Forecasting Support

• Merchandise KPI Dashboard

• Buyer Mentorship & Coaching