Season 2 Episode 7: We talk to Emma about her career in buying and share her experience. Emma's bought a whole array of categories and tells us first hand how she learnt to transfer those skills from one product range to another!
This has been such a fun episode to record and it’s been great to have another opinion thrown into the mix! Emma shares really brilliant insights into the opportunities she’s taken, from merchandising...
2 Juli 202431min
Season 2 Episode 6: Inspirational trips & trends - fabulous destinations and quick turn around from festival to factory to shop floor!
In episode 6 the focus is on travel again, but this time inspiration trips, one of the most creative parts of the job! Similarly to a development trip, you will need to be keeping on top of your BAU, ...
25 Juni 202429min
Season 2 Episode 5: Optimise, not rationalise! How many suppliers should you have? We discuss what is the right amount to have and how to manage them all amongst the rest of the day job!
In episode 5, we continue our chat on suppliers - as we’ve said, they are the centre of product! We’re talking about that optimum number of suppliers, comparing our supply base to our wardrobe and bui...
19 Juni 202433min
Season 2 Episode 4: Our partners in product. Our supply base is so important, we talk all about our experience of finding suppliers and how to collaborate to build a long lasting relationship!
In Episode 4 we talk about our experience of working with suppliers across the world, both direct factories and agents, in the UK, and the Far East. It feels like we have only just scratched the surfa...
11 Juni 202436min
Season 2 Episode 3: It's not a holiday! The phrase we have all said whilst heading out the office door about to board an 13 hour flight half way round the world. We talk about our experiences on development trips and how to handle that jet lag!
In episode 3 we continue the conversation around travelling, it’s all about preparation and being productive - as well as exhausted! Buying trips are so full on, it’s the definition of work hard and p...
4 Juni 202435min
Season 2 Episode 2: Factories are fascinating. We have travelled all around the world and experienced how products are made from standing on that factory floor. Join us as we discuss product development trips and how to get the most out of them!
Travelling can be such an amazing experience, you can come back so full of ideas and expertise on your product category! It’s so important to get out to see factories, they are absolutely fascinating ...
28 Maj 202429min
Season 2 Episode 1: Finally I’m a BUYER! You've made it, your now in charge of a team and making all those important decisions. We celebrate the highs of this new position but with it comes a huge amount of responsibility! !
We’re back for Season 2 - and you’ve made it! That title is yours! You are now the leader of the team…but with that comes responsibilities too. You’re setting the strategy, you’re creating and select...
21 Maj 202431min
Season 1 Episode 10: Why we think being a Buyer is the best! Why we love our jobs in retail, its tough but the rewards make it all worth it in the end!
We’re ending this season by reminding ourselves why we love our jobs in retail buying, more trips down memory lane, the friends we’ve made, the parties we’ve been to and the fun, laughter and creativi...
27 Mars 202430min
