Buying and Beyond

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 background to how we started in the industry, what exactly is a Buyer, working your way up the ladder and the main meetings and tasks working in BuyingSeason 2 is all about Being a Buyer - leading a team, coordinating trips, working with suppliers, product & personal development and sustainabilitySeason 3 takes us beyond just the direct Buying team - we introduce merchandisers, talk about designers and new trends, burnout & life coaching. Season 4 is where we are joined by more Retail Buyers and have also invited Retail Businesses to tell us their storiesSeason 5 continues with a fantastic assortment of Retail Buyers and Retail Businesses. We find out how they got started and what inspires & excites them about retail - plus we lift the lid on what Brands need and Buyers expect!We are your modern day mentors; prepping Buyers of the future and empowering current Buyers. Our insights for retail businesses and entrepreneurs will shine a light on how to to build, grow, scale and pitch like a pro!If you like listening to this podcast, please rate, follow and share - you can also find us on instagram @buyingandbeyondCome behind the scenes with Buying and Beyond