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Burlington Stores, Inc. · 2 days ago

Buying Intern - Summer 2026

New York, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$21/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Burlington Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retailer that has evolved from a family-owned coat business into a multifaceted retail operation. They are seeking a Buying Intern for a 10-week summer program, where interns will gain hands-on experience in merchandise selection, pricing, and product planning under the mentorship of experienced buyers.

ApparelE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Support the buying team of one of our divisions in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing

Assist in planning/coordination of availability of products for advertising and promotion

Assist in assortment and category planning that meets customer demand

Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to plan for seasonal buys

Updating and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to visit vendors and assist in selecting and negotiating product that meets customer demands and is priced competitively

Participate in competitive shopping visits and assist in identifying product opportunities, labels, and trends

Collaborate for success; teamwork within our department is key to success and you will work with several functional areas within the department for input, ideas, and to execute your assignments

Qualification

Retail mathMicrosoft ExcelMerchandisingData-driven problem-solvingCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityCritical thinking

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Merchandising and/or Business)

Graduating with a Bachelor's degree between December 2026 and August 2027

Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values

Sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business

Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills

A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business

Ability to travel frequently / regularly as required for business related activities such as vendor appointments, trade shows, competitive shopping, etc. – mostly within the NY, NJ, and PA area

Reliable transportation is required