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Life at Next

Life at Next
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The Life at NEXT podcast bringing you all the inside knowledge and people focused stories about working at NEXT, one of the biggest retailers in the World. Get ready to look behind the curtain and hear from the people who are constantly evolving a brand that has traditionally been a high street retailer but is now a Ecomm and Distribution powerhose. Real people with real stories all with their Lif... more

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Discover why there is no single path to a successful and fulfilling career. In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we explore the power of continuous learning, professional growth, and breaking through imposter syndrome. Hear from Tom, who buil... more

Discover the invisible art that shapes the digital storefront of a major fashion and lifestyle retailer. In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we pull back the curtain on our studio team to explore the role of retoucher, Izzy. Learn how this d... more

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Discover how the massive scale of data operations moves behind the scenes at NEXT. In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we sit down with a data analyst who successfully transitioned from a four-year primary school teaching career into our Bus... more

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Discover how we are moving sustainability forward at NEXT through data-driven packaging choices and international legislative compliance.Go behind the scenes with our Sustainability team at Head Office as we explore the vital role packaging plays acr... more

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Why the Best Retouching is Invisible
Q: How did you get into retouching and end up at NEXT?
A winding path through sales and photography-related roles led to retouching, aided by a game art degree and opportunity at a photography studio, then a move to NEXT.
Why the Best Retouching is Invisible
Q: What would you call the job title if not a retoucher?
Photoshop artist is suggested as a better-sounding title, and the role involves reviewing and cleaning up images across NEXT's site and campaigns.
From Primary School Teacher to NEXT Data Analyst
Q: What's NEXT in Biz then? What are the big things beyond AI that you're focusing on?
The guest describes Data at NEXT (Unified) as a cross-enterprise initiative to consolidate data sources, improve accuracy, and enable better decision-making across product, finance, and operations.
From Primary School Teacher to NEXT Data Analyst
Q: So how did you start there? How did you get to that?
The guest explains the transition from a data analyst role in Product Operations to Biz, highlighting the move into a more technical, data-centric path while leveraging the resilience and stakeholder management skills honed as a teacher.
E138: Plastic vs Paper?
Q: And Josh, why is it important that we have someone like that in the business?
Because packaging touches every product and the packaging decisions influence sustainability, cost, and regulatory compliance; having a dedicated role ensures continuous focus across design, supply chain, and markets.

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The series centers on the inner workings of a major retailer, with episodes unpacking how product, people, and processes come together to drive a large-scale fashion and e-commerce business. Across conversations, listeners get front-row access to merchandising forecasting, supplier relations, and the hands-on realities of bringing products from factory floors to stores and online platforms. Other episodes highlight graduate programs, internal mobility, AI-enabled training, and large-scale finance and recruitment efforts, all underscored by a culture that emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continual learning. The show is likely especially valuable to professionals in retail, supply chain, merchandising, and people ope... more

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