Cycle 2 has ended and so has this course. In Fashion Merchandising, we have learned many topics, for example, the advantages and disadvantages of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), the three types of businesses (partnership, sole proprietorship, and corporation), and the three industry segments (primary market, secondary market, and tertiary market). A primary market is the industry segment that includes businesses that grow and produce the raw materials that become fashion apparel. In addition, a secondary market is the industry segment that includes businesses that transform raw materials into fashion in the merchandise production phase. Last but not least, a tertiary market is the industry segment that includes retail businesses
