Rephonic
Artwork for Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Elisabeth Mac Hale
Fashion Buying
Retail Strategy
Career Development
Strategic Thinking
Decision Making
Gross Margin
Technical Packs
Fashion Industry
Sales Data Interpretation
Commercial Awareness
Trend Forecasting
Range Planning
Career Transition
Market Trends
Retail Sales Analysis
Supplier Relationships
Commercial Confidence
Customer Understanding
Budget Management
Supply Chain Disruptions

This podcast "Thrive in Fashion" is your ultimate guide to navigating the dynamic world of FASHION BUYING & MERCHANDISING. Hosted by Elisabeth Mac Hale, a seasoned fashion buyer and industry consultant, this podcast is designed for aspiring buyers, fashion graduates & boutique owners, passionate about the fashion business. Each episode explores different aspects of fashion buying, from trend analy... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes55Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsFashion & Beauty

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Latest Episodes

Supplier negotiation is one of the most commercially significant skills a fashion buyer develops and one area where limiting habits can form early. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale shares what she wishes she had understood sooner about supplier ne... more

Seasonal planning is one of the most important technical skills a fashion buyer develops and one of the areas where the most avoidable mistakes happen. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale draws on 25+ years of industry experience to walk through the ... more

Range review and Range Sign off meetings are one of the most commercially significant meetings in the buyers calender. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale draws on 25+ years of experience on both sides of the review room to explain what managers are ... more

YouTube

Most mid-level buyers are waiting for a promotion to make them strategic. In this episode, Elisabeth explains why that is the wrong order and what the specific, observable behaviours are that change how you are perceived long before the formal assess... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Host

Elisabeth Mac Hale
Host of Thrive in Fashion Podcast; Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Full of facts and beautifully presented

    Love this podcast and binged all episodes on a long drive! I’ve been a merchant and buyer for years. It’s perfect for all skill levels. Would love to hear about a few specifics about financial strategies or defining new KPIs for a new season. Can’t wait for new episodes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wally5;4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just what I needed

    I studied merchandising in school but didn’t follow that career path. I’ve been searching for inspo to get me back into the mindset of buying as my career and this podcast is doing just that! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjjcrizzle
    United States2 years ago
  • Fashion Industry Expertise and Wisdom

    Elisabeth MacHale is a highly respected globally industry leader, who has spent her entire career creating profitable fashion business lines for leading retailers.

    Her passion and expertise helps aspiring fashion buyers understand the complexities and challenges of this role which can have such a huge impact on any retailer.

    From technical and operational tips through to managing internal and external stakeholders, I’ve learnt so much listening to Liz and I am thrilled she’s now sharing her ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DublinGirlDubai
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes are described as highly actionable, data-driven, and focused on real-world challenges in fashion buying.
The show is a strong fit for aspiring buyers and those seeking actionable career guidance.
Listeners praise the host as a respected industry expert with deep practical knowledge.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show for fashion buyers and merchandisers, blending hands-on strategy with real-world challenges. Episodes cover how to manage margins, forecasting, supplier conversations, performance development, and open-to-buy, all grounded in actionable habits and everyday trade decisions. Expect concise frameworks, bite-sized tips, and stories from the front lines of fashion buying that help listeners turn data and discussions into measurable business outcomes. A standout angle is the emphasis on closing the gap between creative instincts and commercial metrics, plus clear roadmaps for career progression and skills development.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. The Business of Fashion Podcast
2. Switched on Pop

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 55 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days