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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!
Season 2 Episode 4
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. …
1 year, 10 months ago
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!
Season 2 Episode 3
In episode 3 we continue the conversation around travelling, it’s all about preparation and being productive - as well as exhausted! Buying trips are…
1 year, 10 months ago
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!
Season 2 Episode 2
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…
1 year, 10 months ago
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! !
Season 2 Episode 1
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’…
1 year, 10 months ago
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!
Season 1 Episode 10
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 parti…
2 years ago
Season 1 Episode 9: Be that manager: firm but fair! We talk about our preferred management styles and how to manage both up and down!
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode we’re chatting about all things management, so often there is no training and you just have to learn on the job. We discuss our first…
2 years ago
Season 1 Episode 8: Staying relevant, identifying trends and finding inspiration everywhere
Season 1 Episode 8
In Episode 8 we chat about a really common task that most buyers carry out called a compshop. It’s really about how we gather our market data and tak…
2 years, 1 month ago
Season 1 Episode 7: "This is my stage and this is my show" as Buyers are centre stage for Sign Offs
Season 1 Episode 7
In this Episode we focus on the Sign Off meeting, we set the scene, talk about the general scenarios you might find, the questions you may face, and …
2 years, 1 month ago
Season 1 Episode 6: It's all so last season when we're planning ahead with a Critical Path
Season 1 Episode 6
Episode 6 is all about the critical path, which is essentially a sequence of tasks you need to finish on time in order to complete your initiative. I…
2 years, 1 month ago
Season 1 Episode 5: Let's talk trade. Tbh it's all a show - in a really sh*t theatre!
Season 1 Episode 5
In episode 5 we talk about trade. It's the main meeting that shapes our week, challenges us to think creatively and find solutions. It focuses on sal…
2 years, 1 month ago