Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSeason 3 Episode 2: What exactly is Merchandising? Our fave merchie joins to tell us all about it! We discuss how important a buyer/merch relationship is to the success of the department.
Season 3 Episode 2
In our second episode of season 3 we have our first merchandiser on the show. As we discussed in episode 1, merchandisers are our partners in crime a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Season 3 Episode 1: All roads lead to a Buyer. A buyer is at the heart of every company. We discuss how to manage all those internal department relationships.
Season 3 Episode 1
A Buyer is so central to a company, there are so many relationships you need to build for successful sales, and the customer is at the heart of every…
1 year, 8 months ago
Season 2 Episode 10: Signing off for summer. Thats a wrap on season 2, we talk about all the summer trends we have seen and whats in store for season 3!
Season 2 Episode 10
So that brings us to the end of our episode, and the end of Season 2! We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to this season as much as we have enjoyed reco…
1 year, 10 months ago
Season 2 Episode 9: Sustainability. The impact of retail on the world is huge so we talk about companies doing good, the greenwashing and why we feel strongly about quality over quantity,
Season 2 Episode 9
This is a topic we are both incredible passionate about, in this episode we discuss what does sustainability actually mean, how are certain retailers…
1 year, 10 months ago
Season 2 Episode 8: Personal development is key in buying! We talk all about how to drive your own development and the importance of leaning on those trauma friends along the way!
Season 2 Episode 8
In Episode 8 we discuss the importance of personal development, taking ownership and driving your own development. It’s easier said than done though,…
1 year, 10 months ago
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!
Season 2 Episode 7
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 int…
1 year, 11 months ago
Season 2 Episode 6: Inspirational trips & trends - fabulous destinations and quick turn around from festival to factory to shop floor!
Season 2 Episode 6
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 tri…
1 year, 11 months ago
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!
Season 2 Episode 5
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…
1 year, 11 months ago
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, 11 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…
2 years ago