29 Episodes

  1. It’s Not the Title That Makes You a Great Buyer (#029)

    Published: 12/05/2025
  2. Making the Leap: How to Transition Into Fashion Buying (#028)

    Published: 12/02/2025
  3. Common Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (#027)

    Published: 03/02/2025
  4. How to Set Your Fashion Buying Career Goals for 2025 (#026)

    Published: 15/12/2024
  5. The Top 5 Trends to Watch out for in 2025 (#025)

    Published: 06/12/2024
  6. What They Don’t Teach You in Fashion School (#024)

    Published: 24/11/2024
  7. How to Accelerate Career Growth in Buying & Merchandising (#023)

    Published: 18/11/2024
  8. Essential Buyer Metrics for Smarter Decisions (#022)

    Published: 11/11/2024
  9. How To Prepare Your New Season's Buying Strategy (#021)

    Published: 05/11/2024
  10. Learn the key components of costs and pricing (#020)

    Published: 31/10/2024
  11. Understanding Markup and Profit Margins in Fashion Buying (#019)

    Published: 20/10/2024
  12. Why Accurate Technical Packs and Specifications are required in Fashion Buying (#018)

    Published: 16/10/2024
  13. How to prepare for your range sign off presentation (#017)

    Published: 16/09/2024
  14. How fashion buyers and merchandisers forecast demand and predict future trends. (#016)

    Published: 06/09/2024
  15. How to Analyse Your Retail Sales Performance (#015)

    Published: 27/08/2024
  16. Tips & best practice when developing products directly with suppliers (#014)

    Published: 20/08/2024
  17. Mastering OTB: What is it and Why is it important in fashion buying? (#013 )

    Published: 12/08/2024
  18. The 5 Soft Skills a Fashion Buyer should Develop (#012)

    Published: 29/07/2024
  19. Maximise Your Sales & Profitibility with Strategic Range Planning (#011)

    Published: 21/07/2024
  20. How to use your sales data to make better buying decisions (#010)

    Published: 15/07/2024

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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 analysis and product development to retail strategy. Elisabeth shares her wealth of experience, offering practical insights and industry tips, to help you build a successful career in fashion buying.