Buckle, Inc. is a retailer that sells mostly branded apparel, footwear, and accessories targeting young men and women. It operates hundreds of stores throughout the United States. Most stores are located in shopping malls, and all stores are leased. Denim products comprise a substantial portion of total revenue and are key to the company’s merchandising strategy. Buying teams seek to stay on top of fashion trends and popular brands. They purchase products from manufacturers within the United States and agents who source goods from foreign manufacturers. The company’s receiving and distribution center is in Nebraska.