FASH 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Market (Place)
26 Mar 2017
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Meaning of the terms market, market center, mart, and trade show, and the function of each in bringing fashion from producers to consumers. Locations and activities of markets, marts, and trade shows in the. Locations and activities of foreign fashion markets. Trends in us and foreign fashion markets. Market- place where goods are offered for sale and sold at wholesale prices. Domestic market- refers to the market in one"s own country. Mart- building or complex of buildings that houses a wholesale market. Market week- market centers and marts are filled to exhibit their new lines with as much style and panache as possible. Trade shows- periodic exhibits that are scheduled throughout the year in regional markets centers and some marts. History and development of market centers in the united states. New york city was the first market center in the united states.
