Fall 2026
Merchandising Intern
Altar'd State
1,001-5,000 employees
Women's fashion retailer with charitable partnerships
No salary listed
Knoxville, TN, USA
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Bachelor's
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- Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours.
- Be an upcoming junior, senior, or recent graduate with a strong academic record pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Have strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and interpret data.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Be detail-oriented with a passion for retail and merchandising.
- Be self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Work with large datasets to analyze historical sales data, inventory levels, and customer trends.
- Assist in managing inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, reorder points, and replenishment strategies.
- Learn to use forecasting models and software to predict customer demand for products.
- Work on allocating products to specific stores or the distribution center based on demand and inventory levels, ensuring that the right products are in the right place at the right time.
- Assist with pricing strategies and decisions, and manage markdowns to optimize sales and inventory turnover.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, or data analysis tools is a plus.
Altar’d State is a women’s fashion and lifestyle brand that blends retail with social impact. It operates both in stores and online, offering thoughtfully curated apparel and lifestyle products designed to create welcoming shopping experiences. The company differentiates itself by its core mission to give back; it has partnered with over 4,000 nonprofits to provide food, clothing, resources, education, and support to people in need, locally and globally. Its goal is to help customers feel good about what they buy by supporting meaningful causes and building community through acts of giving.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maryville, Illinois
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Store counts reached 127 Altar'd State locations, plus 35 Arula, six Vow'd, three Tullabee.
- 2025-2026 site updates show ongoing expansion, including Tullabee at Sioux Falls' Empire Mall.
- Mission Monday and nonprofit partnerships support employee pride and customer loyalty.
What critics are saying
- Francesca's bankrupt IP purchase signals reliance on distressed competitors, not organic dominance.
- The brand competes in crowded teen and women's fashion, with American Eagle opening nearby stores.
- If fashion tastes shift, Altar'd State's boutique-heavy model faces rapid markdown pressure.
What makes Altar'd State unique
- Altar'd State blends faith-based giving with retail; Mission Monday directs 10% to charities.
- Stand Out For Good operates Altar'd State, Arula, Vow'd, and Tullabee across 39 states.
- In 2026, Altar'd State won Francesca's IP, showing opportunistic acquisition capability.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
Sabbatical Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Discount
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