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About BuyersEye

A fashion head of Buying with a passion for interior design and travel.

Diary of a Bangladesh buying trip…….

Posted on October 21, 2012 by BuyersEye

Leaving home at 5.30am on Sunday morning, to meet the buyer and designer travelling with me at the airport, I was clear in the knowledge that this was going to be a long and tiring week. What I hadn’t really … Continue reading →

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Both a buying dilemma, and a more personal one……….

Posted on September 30, 2012 by BuyersEye

So, this week has seen us going through SS13 phase 3 (essentially our high summer) meetings in preparation for sign off, as well as reviewing our spring bookings to date to ensue that we have the right mix of product … Continue reading →

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A very bumpy ride…….

Posted on September 21, 2012 by BuyersEye

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 suddenly decided that they are not going to make garments any more (it’s too complicated and … Continue reading →

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Shopping and celebrations…..it’s not a bad life!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by BuyersEye

So, it’s my favourite time in the buying calendar, the beginning of a new seasons’ development, and our designers are busy being super creative, pulling together colour palettes and story boards for AW13, whilst the buying teams are frantically pulling together … Continue reading →

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At last……..

Posted on July 29, 2012 by BuyersEye

Another pretty busy week – with a whirlwind 24hr trip to Glasgow. Having spent tuesday morning in sign off meetings, we headed for Heathrow, taking a late afternoon flight north. Following a fabulous night out in Glasgow, we set off for our store … Continue reading →

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Never a dull moment…..

Posted on July 22, 2012 by BuyersEye

Trade is tough out there, but there is definitely a growing feeling of optimism – the weather finally appears to be improving, which will help us clear the remainder of our spring stock, and we are seeing some very exciting … Continue reading →

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Buying British

Posted on July 15, 2012 by BuyersEye

We’ve been in Leicester this week, visiting some of our UK suppliers, and, having spent much of my career buying in Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Far East, it has been a real eye opener! Within the space of a … Continue reading →

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An exciting week!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by BuyersEye

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 am now responsible for managing a team of buyers … Continue reading →

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What a day!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by BuyersEye

A whirlwind of a day began with a shock to the system! Range presentation to board of directors brought forward from wednesday to today!!!! No time for breakfast. Straight in to discussion with head of buying to ensure we are … Continue reading →

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Back from the Far East

Posted on November 9, 2010 by BuyersEye

I 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 returned on thursday from a visit to Bangladesh and Hong Kong – all sounds … Continue reading →

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