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Buying and Beyond

Buying & Beyond
Sustainability
Retail Buying
Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Black Friday
ASOS
Amazon
FMCG
Retail Industry
M&S
Wine
Burnout
Manolo Blahnik
Manchester, United Kingdom
Marks & Spencer
Fashion Retail Academy
Janine Mcmanus
London
For the Creators
Rental Fashion

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

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In this episode, we sit down with Nayaa Owusu, a retail analyst and solutions developer at OSP Retail, to dig into one of the most contested topics in retail: shelf space. Anyone who's worked in buying or merchandising knows how heated the debate ove... more

In this episode, we sit down with Talia Winetroube, who spent over 12 years building a career in fashion and accessories buying at retailers including Next, House of Fraser, and Stitch Fix. While excelling in the fast-paced world of retail buying, Ta... more

Drapers has been the trusted voice of the fashion retail industry for nearly 140 years, connecting leaders, breaking news, and shaping conversations across print, digital, and social. In this episode, we sit down with Gabriele Dirvanauskas, Deputy Ed... more

In this episode, we chat to Fran Pittaway, CEO of Biscuiteers, the UK's original hand-iced biscuit gifting brand. Fran's career path is anything but conventional - from working at the BBC, to building the first-ever buying team at Children in Need, t... more

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Jo Ingham
Fashion industry executive with experience as head of buying and buying director; co-founder of Our Fashion Fix
Fashion Fix
Episode: S9 E10 Jo Ingham & Jo Ward: How Fashion can be more sustainable and still be profitable?
Jo Ward
Fashion buyer and industry leader; co-founder of Our Fashion Fix
Fashion Fix
Episode: S9 E10 Jo Ingham & Jo Ward: How Fashion can be more sustainable and still be profitable?
Elena London
Founder of Elena London, luxury home fragrance brand
Elena London
Episode: S9 E8: From Lockdown Idea to Luxury Brand with Elena London
Lucy Horden
Commercial retail strategist with Debenhams experience
Former Debenhams executive
Episode: S9 E6:What Really Went Wrong With Debenhams with Retail Strategist Lucy Horden
Katie Williams
Former merchandiser at Topman and Quiz Clothing; psychotherapist, career coach, founder of coaching business
Independent coach
Episode: S9 E5: Katie Williams: Burnout, Boundaries, and Life After Retail
Levanah Gates
The Buyer's Coach, coach specializing in buyers and retail professionals
Episode: S9 E3: The Career Tool Most Buyers Never Think to Use with Levanah Gates, The Buyer's Coach
Lynsey Scoins
Founder of Fashion Path; experienced designer, buyer, merchandiser, recruiter
Fashion Path
Episode: S9 E2: Navigating a Non-Linear Career in Fashion with Lynsey Scoins
Holly Stafford Smith
From GH Stafford & Son Limited, a fourth-generation leather goods business
GH Stafford & Son Limited
Episode: S9 E1: From the Supplier Side: Holly Stafford Smith on Buying, Business & Building for the Future
Jodie Blake
CMO at Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik
Episode: S8 E10: Building Brands That Stand the Test of Time with Jodie Blake CMO at Manolo Blahnik

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Kate
Host of Buying and Beyond; provides industry insights, leadership, and practical buying tips.
Lyns
Co-host sharing industry insights, experiences, and guidance for buyers and brands.

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S5 Ep9: Secrets to social media success
Q: What are your top three tips for a brand launching on Instagram with no existing profile?
Set up a compelling bio and your first nine posts as a cohesive shop window, optimize for search with customer-focused keywords, and plan content that clearly communicates your value while inviting engagement.
S6 E9: From High Street to Wholesale: How Rebecca Hawkes Reinvented Her Buying Career
Q: What was the big shift when you moved from Tesco to Something Different Wholesale?
The shift involved working in a smaller, design-and-buy focused team without a merch team, managing budgets and stock for a wholesale business with online channels and direct customer relationships.
S6 E9: From High Street to Wholesale: How Rebecca Hawkes Reinvented Her Buying Career
Q: What was the Tesco training experience like?
Tesco offered a structured trainee program with development days, monthly reviews, and a clear path from trainee to buyer, which gave me a strong foundation.
S6 E9: From High Street to Wholesale: How Rebecca Hawkes Reinvented Her Buying Career
Q: How did you become a buyer after studying fashion design?
I did a work placement at Tesco that showed me the buyer path and the influence buyers have on the final range, which helped me decide I wanted to pursue buying over design alone.
S6 E6: Why wine buying is the dream job with Emma Robinson
Q: What does Emma see as the biggest challenges in becoming a wine buyer and managing a portfolio across regions?
Emma explains that the role is about long-term relationship management with producers, balancing commercial metrics with product quality, and navigating regional quirks like on-trade vs off-trade, while also constantly reviewing portfolios and coordinating with sales teams to drive demand.

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What is Buying and Beyond about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on retail buying, merchandising, and brand strategy, with guest experts and industry veterans sharing real-world experiences from buying floors to supplier partnerships and brand storytelling. Across episodes, listeners hear behind-the-scenes accounts of major brands, the challenges of modern retail (including AI, sustainability, and omnichannel shifts), and practical career guidance for aspiring buyers, merchandisers, and entrepreneurs. A standout is the emphasis on human factors—leadership, collaboration with suppliers, and personal wellbeing—paired with actionable tips for succeeding in fast-paced fashion and consumer goods spaces. The format blends candid career journeys, market insights, and tactical advice, making it... more

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4. Lucy Horden
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6. Levanah Gates
7. Lynsey Scoins
8. Holly Stafford Smith

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