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Full speed ahead………

Posted on February 15, 2013 by BuyersEye

Well, the Christmas and New Year Holiday feels a very long time ago and the first few weeks of the year have been non stop; a continuous round of sign offs and planning meetings, supplier visits, ongoing product development for … Continue reading →

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As 2012 draws to a close…….

Posted on December 28, 2012 by BuyersEye

2012 has been a year of new experiences, some amazing highs and one or two lows, and a very steep learning curve! I feel as if I have been travelling relentlessly, and am on constant information overload, but I really … Continue reading →

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No rest for the wicked (or in this case, a busy buying team)……..

Posted on November 10, 2012 by BuyersEye

We had just over a week to recover from the exertions of Bangladesh, and then we were off again, this time further afield, to Hong Kong, and then on to either Indonesia or Sri Lanka. Under normal circumstances I would have tried to … 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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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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