This textbook simulates the product development experience of a buyer or product developer at Perry's, a fictional department store, while exposing students to the principles, concepts, knowledge, and skills needed for success in a real-world setting. Perry's Department Store: A Product Development Simulation covers the entire process of developing a new line of jeans, including defining the customer, conceptualizing the product line, selecting fabric and trims, and completing a spec pack. A CD-ROM is included and provides resources and worksheets to complete the simulation.