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Forever 21 clothing retailer is planning its merchandise for the upcoming fall season. They observe the merchandise their competitors are advertising to help with their own purchasing decisions. Which type of data source does this represent?
A
color services
B
comparison shopping
C
marketing research
D
sales records
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Forever 21 is a multinational fast fashion retailer headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. Originally founded as the store Fashion 21 in Highland Park, Los Angeles in 1984, it is currently operated by Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group, with about 540 outlets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Responsibility for trend forecasting Larger companies such as Forever 21 have their own trend departments where they follow the styles, fabrics, and colors for the upcoming seasons. This can also be referred to as vertical integration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fashion forecasting involves the following activities such as studying market conditions, noting the life style of the people, researching sales statistics, evaluating popular designer collections, surveying fashion publications, observing street fashions etc. Observation is not enough.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most simple definition of trend forecasting is as such: Depending on one’s methods, it is the act of predicting fashion trends including colors, fabrics, silhouettes, patterns, styles, and more for clothing collections in upcoming seasons.

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