Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising
By Elisabeth Mac Hale
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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.
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How Fashion Buyers can succeed at Supplier Negotiations
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The Seasonal Planning Mistakes Fashion Buyers Keep Making
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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What Fashion Buyers Get Wrong About Range Reviews
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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How Fashion Buyers Build a Reputation for Strategic Thinking Before the Promotion Comes
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May 25, 2026 |
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Why Fashion Buyers Struggle to Push Back at Work (And What to Do Instead)
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May 18, 2026 |
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How Junior Fashion Buyers Lose Credibility With Senior Stakeholders (And How to Fix It)
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May 11, 2026 |
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"What Fashion Buyers Get Wrong About Taking Initiative (And Why It Stalls Promotion)"
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May 04, 2026 |
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Why Most Fashion Buyers Waste Their Performance Review (And How to Use It Instead)
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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The Four Things Your Manager Tracks That Are Not in Your Fashion Buying KPIs
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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How to Challenge a Fashion Supplier Without Damaging the Relationship
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Why Fashion Buyers Who Hit Their Targets Still Don't Get Promoted
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Forecasting Like a Pro: Bridge the Gap Between Gut Feel and Data
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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How to Speak Confidently about Margin as a Buyer
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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OTB Budgets Explained_Why Junior Buyers Fear Them And How to Master Them
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Why Your Boss doesn't Think You are Strategic (and how you can fix this)
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Critical Path: What It Is, Who Does It, and Why Your Fashion Career Depends on It.
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Fashion School Reality: Why Your $60K Degree Doesn't Prepare You to Be a Buyer
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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From Good Eye to Business Brain: How to Build Commercial Credibility in Fashion Buying
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The Hidden Career Advantage for Fashion Buyers
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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I've hired 100+ fashion buyers. Here's the mistake 90% of them make
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Fashion School Never Taught You What 'Commercial Thinking' Actually Means
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Why Junior Buyers Feel Lost (It's Not Your Fault – You Were Never Trained)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Buyer-Ready Test: 10 Signs You're Actually Ready for Promotion
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Stop Second-Guessing Every Buying Decision: My 3-Step Confidence Framework
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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When Buyers Go Rogue: Real Stories of $Million Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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How Fashion Buyers Use Instinct and Strategy to Spot Winning Products
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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Why Job Titles Don't Matter: What Actually Makes Buyers Indispensable
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May 12, 2025 |
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Career Switchers: How I Help Non-Buyers Transition to Fashion Buying Roles
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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5 Common Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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From Assistant to Buyer in 12 Months: The Promotion Roadmap That Actually Works
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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2025 Fashion Forecast: 5 Trends That Will Make or Break Your Buy Plans
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Fashion School's Biggest Lie: What $50K in Tuition Won't Teach You
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Fast-Track Your Buying Career: 3 Moves to Get Promoted in Record Time
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Why 90% of Junior Buyers Fail at Commercial Thinking (And 3 Ways to Fix It)
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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How To Prepare Your New Season's Buying Strategy
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Pricing Psychology: How to Set Prices Your Customers Will Actually Pay
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Margin Math Made Simple: Calculate Profit Like a $100M Buyer
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Why Accurate Technical Packs and Specifications are required in Fashion Buying
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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How to Prepare for Your Range Sign-Off Presentation
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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The Fashion Buying Crystal Ball: How I Predict What Will Sell 6 Months From Now
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Reading Sales Reports Like a Pro: Spot Problems Before Your Boss Does
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Tips & Best Practice When Developing Products Directly with Suppliers
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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OTB Budgets Explained: Why Junior Buyers Fear Them (And How to Master Them
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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The 5 Soft Skills a Fashion Buyer should Develop
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Maximise Your Sales & Profitability with Strategic Range Planning
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Turn Your Sales Reports Into Buying Gold: The Data Analysis Method Pros Use
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Simplifying Your Product Development Process for Private Label Products
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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5 Fashion Buying Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Career
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Fabrics: Why Knowing Your Textiles Separates Amateur from Pro Buyers
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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How Cultural and Social Trends Impact Fashion Buying Decisions
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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The 7 Metrics Your Boss Uses to Decide Your Promotion (And How to Improve Them)
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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The 10 Key Steps You Need When Building a Fashion Range
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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5 Skills That Separate Junior Buyers From Those Who Get Promoted
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May 26, 2024 |
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The Difference between Branded and Development Fashion Buying
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May 26, 2024 |
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How I started my Fashion Buying Career
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May 26, 2024 |