reddersjSep 21, 20122 minA very bumpy ride…….Yet again, just when we think we’re making great strides forward, catastrophe strikes! This time in the form of a key supplier who has...
reddersjSep 8, 20122 minShopping and celebrations…..it’s not a bad life!So, it’s my favourite time in the buying calendar, the beginning of a new seasons’ development, and our designers are busy being super...
reddersjJul 29, 20122 minAt last……..Another pretty busy week – with a whirlwind 24hr trip to Glasgow. Having spent tuesday morning in sign off meetings, we headed for...
reddersjJul 22, 20123 minNever a dull moment…..Trade is tough out there, but there is definitely a growing feeling of optimism – the weather finally appears to be improving, which will...
reddersjJul 15, 20123 minBuying BritishWe’ve been in Leicester this week, visiting some of our UK suppliers, and, having spent much of my career buying in Turkey, Eastern...
reddersjJul 8, 20122 minAn exciting week!Its’ been a while since I gave you an update on a buyers’ life and it’s been all go, go, go! My role has changed to head of buying and I...
reddersjMar 15, 20111 minWhat a day!A whirlwind of a day began with a shock to the system! Range presentation to board of directors brought forward from wednesday to...
reddersjNov 9, 20104 minBack from the Far EastI have been a buyer in the clothing retail industry for over 15 years, and have never seen conditions as difficult as they are now. I...
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