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Buying and Beyond
Welcome to the Buying & Beyond podcast, the podcast for all things Retail Buying...and more!
Join us, Kate & Lyns, buyers and best friends, each week for industry insights, stories and expertise from real people in retail.
Enjoy honest stories and conversations, retail therapy and learn bite-sized tips from us and our guests from across the industry.
- Season 1 starts with Becoming a Buyer - the background to how we started in the industry, what exactly is a Buyer, working your way up the ladder and the main meetings and tasks working in Buying
- Season 2 is all about Being a Buyer - leading a team, coordinating trips, working with suppliers, product & personal development and sustainability
- Season 3 takes us beyond just the direct Buying team - we introduce merchandisers, talk about designers and new trends, burnout & life coaching.
- Season 4 is where we are joined by more Retail Buyers and have also invited Retail Businesses to tell us their stories
- Season 5 continues with a fantastic assortment of Retail Buyers and Retail Businesses. We find out how they got started and what inspires & excites them about retail - plus we lift the lid on what Brands need and Buyers expect!
We are your modern day mentors; prepping Buyers of the future and empowering current Buyers. Our insights for retail businesses and entrepreneurs will shine a light on how to to build, grow, scale and pitch like a pro!
If you like listening to this podcast, please rate, follow and share - you can also find us on instagram @buyingandbeyond
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Podcasting since 2024 • 53 episodes
Buying and Beyond
Latest Episodes
Retail Reflections 002 - Manchester Rising: Retail’s New Hotspot & Industry Shakeups
In this week’s summer series episode, Katy and Lynsey dive into the latest headlines shaping the UK retail landscape. They begin with an update on River Island’s ongoing financial challenges, including a postponed court decision and a critical ...
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Retail Reflections 001 - Experiential retail, brand strategies and AI developments
Welcome! This is the start of our retail reflections, our weekly Friday morning catch up on all that's been going on in retail. While we're taking a break from main podcast this summer, we thought actually, you know what, we chat a lot ab...
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S5 E10: Building a career in Buying with Lucy Smith, Senior Buyer for Womenswear and Accessories for Jigsaw
In this episode, we’re joined by Lucy Smith, Senior Buyer for Womenswear and Accessories at Jigsaw. It’s a nostalgic one as we all began our buying careers together on the bags team at Accessorize a real full-circle moment for us ex-Accessorize...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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S5 Ep9: Secrets to social media success
In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Robb, founder of Han Social, a marketing consultancy dedicated to empowering businesses to connect with their ideal customers and build sustainable growth without burning out. With over 15 years of exper...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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50:47

S5 Ep8: 'Sprinkling that Merchandising magic' with over 20 years of experience for major UK fashion retailers Anna provides valuable insights into merchandising and business strategy
In this episode, we speak with Anna Youngston, founder of Majury Merchandising and former merchandising professional at Accessorize, about her transition from a long-standing career in retail to establishing her own consultancy. With over 20 ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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