
Gurgaon based buying office, April Sourcing, which is working with some of the most discerning stores worldwide has started sourcing for Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. The office known for its design intervention has a comprehensive quality assurance program ensuring that the designs approved by the buyers meet the deadlines with defined quality. Maintaining total transparency in operations, the buying office has a SQL Server based system for getting information in real time. The system is user-friendly and tailored to meet the requirements of each store and its specific requirements.
Leading the team at April Sourcing is Monica Tiwari. Associated with April Sourcing since the year 2000, Monica has driven the buying office to create unique product handwriting and the ability to continuously bring newness to the table. The company has been sourcing for brands like River Island, Tie Rack, Oasis, Lipsy London, Jones, Noa Noa, Warehouse, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge to name a few. “We have in-house design facility and makeover 50 products in each category every 4 weeks to showcase our collections every 6 weeks to all our customers,” informs Monica. Scarfs, belts, bags, footwear and clothing are among the products that the buying office is sourcing from India.
Founded in 1970, Urban Outfitters operates from more than 130 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, all offering an eclectic mix of merchandise. From men’s & women’s apparel and accessories to items for the apartment, the brand offers a lifestyle-specific shopping experience for the educated, urban-minded individual in the 18 to 30 years old range – both online and in our stores as well as through catalog.
On the other hand, Anthropologie offers a one-of-a-kind and compelling shopping experience that makes women feel beautiful, hopeful and connected. Assortment includes clothing, accessories, shoes, beauty, home furnishings, found objects, gifts and décor that exhibit influences ranging from vintage to global.