Arpita Karekar
Buying & Merchandising at Vero Moda Bestseller, Nift Mumbai | LCF | Mod’Art International |
- Role
- Buyer at BESTSELLER
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arpita Karekar
Fashion has always inspired me as a powerful form of art—ever-evolving and limitless in its expression. As a fashion buyer and merchandiser with experience collaborating with international brands, I bring a deep understanding of customers\' image aspirations and market trends. My journey in the fashion retail space has been driven by a passion for curating compelling selections, fostering impactful fashion communication, and driving innovative product development. I thrive on creating value for brands by aligning creativity with strategic vision, ensuring relevance and desirability in an ever-changing industry.
Experience
Buyer
Sep 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Delivered 80% intake margin (highest in brand history) and 17% LFL growth through strategicplanning and category optimization; achieved 32% LFL in Dresses and 15% in Topwear, andlaunched Vero Moda Edit in 20 stores with 31% LFL growth, managing a ₹242 Cr business-Conducted detailed sales and stock analysis to optimize gross profit margins, streamlinerange architecture, and manage product procurement across online and offline channels-Built strong vendor partnerships and led negotiations on key styles and pricing to enhancemargins, ensuring timely factory visits, TNA adherence, product quality, and on-time deliveries-Developed trend-driven assortments aligned with brand DNA and regional demand, balancingcommercial appeal with competition insights and trends from WSGN & Future Snoops.Collaborated with tech and fit teams to drive daily fittings across all options, ensuring timelyFOB, fabric, trim, and quality approvals for seamless execution.
Education
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Consumer Trends for Fashion Retail, Fashion Business
University of Mumbai
Master's degree, Commerce
St. blaise high school
Primary, Secondary and higher secondary education
MODART International
Bachelor's in fashion designing, Fashion/Apparel Design
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Munshi Nagar Andheri Mumbai
Higher secondary education, Business/Commerce, General
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's in commerce, Marketing and advertising
National Institute Of Fashion Technology Mumbai
Apparel costing and fashion merchandising management | Fashion Business
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