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 31st October: Beauty, Brands, and Black Friday
This week on Retail Reflections, we’re diving into the retail rush that’s starting earlier than ever. With Black Friday deals already flooding our feeds, we explore why brands are breaking tradition and what that means for both shoppers and sales.
We also take a look at the beauty sector’s big moves, from Boots’ new store openings to the rise of loyalty programs like Club New Look and the ever-evolving Boots Advantage Card. Plus, we celebrate some impressive brand comebacks including New Look and Superdry and talk about how retailers are navigating tech glitches during the busiest season of the year.
To wrap things up, we share first impressions of the new Christmas ads and reflect on the Victoria Beckham documentary a fascinating look at brand reinvention, public perception, and staying relevant in the fast-paced world of fashion.
Key Takeaways:
- 🛍️ Black Friday is getting earlier — and the smartest retailers are adapting their strategies to capture spend before the competition.
- 💄 Beauty and loyalty go hand-in-hand, with brands doubling down on customer retention and in-store experience.
- ✨ Reinvention is everything — from comeback brands to evolving public personas, staying adaptable is the real key to longevity in retail.
🎧 Tune in for trends, insights, and a few festive laughs as we unpack what’s shaping retail this season.
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