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!
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Retail reflections 12th September 2025: TV Channels, Loyalty, Marketplaces & Collaborations
We may be a little croaky this week (autumn bugs have caught us!), but there’s far too much happening in retail to skip an episode. So, grab a cuppa and join us for a whistle-stop tour of the latest industry moves, headlines, and a few surprises.
This week, we discuss:
- 📺 Hobbycraft TV – The arts and crafts giant launches its own TV channel, available on Freeview, YouTube, and online. What does this mean for digital-first shopping and hobby inspiration?
- 🛍️ Fenwick’s first loyalty programme – The iconic department store finally rolls out a rewards scheme. Why now?
- 👞 Clarks’ upcoming digital marketplace – A bold step for the heritage footwear brand as they partner with quality names like Hunter. Can they capture more family spend and stay relevant in a crowded market?
- 👗 River Island x Olivia Attwood – A bold, unapologetic new collaboration. Will it help reshape the brand during restructuring, or is it just another influencer collection?
- 🏬 Business rates and retail’s future – The BRC warns that hundreds of large format stores could be at risk. We unpack what this means for supermarkets, pricing, and jobs.
- 🎄 Turkeys on TikTok Shop – Yes, really. Would you trust your Christmas dinner to TikTok?
Despite scratchy voices, we dig into the shifts shaping retail today, from loyalty schemes and marketplaces to influencer collabs and government pressures.
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