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Buying and Beyond

Buying & Beyond
Retail
Artificial Intelligence
FMCG
Retail Industry
Burnout
Sustainability
Manolo Blahnik
ASOS
Janine Mcmanus
For the Creators
Rental Fashion
Retail Buying
Morrisons
Debenhams
International Expansion
Burton
We Beam
Private Label
Supply Chain
Concessions

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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This week, we're joined by Jane Kellock, Founder and Creative Director of Unique Style Platform (USP), one of the UK's leading trend forecasting consultancies.

Jane's career has taken her from designing womenswear and leading design teams at Topshop... more

This week, we're joined by Jo Ingham and Jo Ward - two buyers who have pretty much seen it all.

The pair first met at New Look (where they were so often mistaken for each other that they ended up answering each other's phone calls) before going on t... more

This week it's just the two of us - no guests, no agenda, just a good old buyers' debrief. A few weeks ago we headed to Manchester for the Buying and Beyond meetup, and naturally that meant hitting the shops. What followed was a wide-ranging conversa... more

In this Buying & Beyond, we sit down with Elena, founder of Elena London, a luxury home fragrance brand she built from scratch during lockdown after becoming frustrated with reed diffusers that seemed to lose their scent within days. What started as ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Claire McIlroy
Sales Director, W Collective; former buyer and supplier-side expert in FMCG/food
W Collective
Episode: S8 E9: From Buyer to Supplier: A Journey Through the World of Food with Claire McIlroy
Yasmin O'Donnell
Founder of Ginny & Me
Ginny & Me
Episode: S8 E8: Ginny & Me- Pre-Order Power & The Rise of Social-First Brands
Lyndsay Mason
Founder and CEO of For The Creators
For The Creators
Episode: S8 E6: What It Really Takes to Scale a Rental Fashion Business with Lyndsay Mason

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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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S7 E8: Building beauty brands with Harry Zalk CEO of Arkive Headcare
Q: What's the best advice you've ever received about building a team?
Culture is king and having high-quality leadership is crucial; give leaders space to execute and empower them to drive growth.
S7 E8: Building beauty brands with Harry Zalk CEO of Arkive Headcare
Q: Which brand outside of Matrix Portfolio do you admire for innovation?
Medicaid and K18 are cited as standout innovators with high levels of scientific and clinical backing driving growth and credibility in the space.
S7 E8: Building beauty brands with Harry Zalk CEO of Arkive Headcare
Q: First one, what is the one misconception that people have about the beauty industry?
There are two phrases—lipstick effect and snake oil—that people throw around, implying the industry is just marketing, but there is genuinely deep innovation at the formulation and ingredient level that delivers real results.
S7 E6 - Expertise That Grows: Buying Plants with Claire Bishop, Senior Buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres
Q: How has Chelsea Flower Show shaped your career and your approach to buying?
Claire talks about her roles on the RHS judging and assessing panels, lead chairing, and how the experience elevated standards and confirmed her commitment to high-quality, well-presented plant ranges.
S7 E6 - Expertise That Grows: Buying Plants with Claire Bishop, Senior Buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres
Q: What keeps the plant category exciting for you amid seasonal cycles and crop risks?
She discusses crop planning, dealing with live product, backup varieties in case of crop failure, and the constant need to adapt ranges based on grower availability and seasonal timing, all while maintaining strong in-store visuals.

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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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2. Lucy Horden
3. Katie Williams
4. Lynsey Scoins
5. Holly Stafford Smith
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7. Claire McIlroy
8. Yasmin O'Donnell

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