
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 b... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 2 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersFashion & BeautyArtsBusiness  | |||

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Rebecca Hawkes, Buying Manager at Something Different Wholesale and someone who’s experienced the buying world from both sides of the fence: big-name retail and fast-moving B2B.
Rebecca’s career ... more
After a brief hiatus, we're back with a fast-paced download of the latest happenings in retail, brand news, and industry trends.
• Temu Controversy: Discussion on Temu's ongoing issues with product and image copying, the impact on small brands, and ... more
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Glenn, Founder of DEN Loungewear — and a true retail all-rounder who’s spent years shaping menswear for some of the UK’s biggest high-street names, including Primark, Arcadia, and Next.
Glenn’s story begins w... more
This episode was recorded LIVE at Top Drawer in September 2025. Top Drawer is the UK's leading design-led trade show for buyers and retailers to discover, connect, and purchase lifestyle products across sectors like Home, Gift, Fashion, and Stationer... more
In this episode of Buying and Beyond, we sit down with Emma Robinson, a consultant wine buyer whose career is as rich and layered as the wines she sources. From studying science to stepping into the world of fine wines, Emma has carved out a unique p... more
In this week’s episode, we sit down for a lively catch-up - no guest, just an honest, in-depth chat about the trends, trade shows, and inspirations shaping fashion and retail right now.
We kick things off with the joys of autumn fashion: cozy knits,... more
This week, we dive into the latest movements and shake-ups in the retail world, with a special focus on leadership changes, store strategies, and sustainability efforts.
In this episode:
• Leadership Changes at M&S:
We discuss the recent appointmen... more
In this episode of Buying and Beyond, we sit down with Louis Clark, Head of Strategic Program Development at the Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and the Education for Industry Group. Louis takes us inside the innovative ways FRA is transforming work-bas... more
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