Janine buys swimwear for a chain of apparel stores. At a recent trade show, she took the opportunity to meet with a few vendors. During a meeting with the vendor that she normally purchased from each season, he proposed a weekend in the Cayman Islands to view the swimwear that European tourists were wearing. Janine knows that it would be beneficial to see what European tourists are wearing and then translate what she is seeing into her assortment for her target customers. Before continuing her discussions with the vendor, what should she do?
A. She should check to see if there might be a better place than the Cayman Islands to scope out swimwear trends.
B. She should look at her budget to see how much product she would be able to purchase from this vendor this season.
C. She should ensure that all her work is completed before she leaves for an extended weekend.
D. She must inform her divisional merchandise manager of the proposal.
E. She should see what other vendors might be offering.
Answer: D
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