Interview with our founder Beverley Chambers
In our latest blog, we chat to our founder, Beverley Chambers about what drives her, what inspires her and what she is most proud of…Q: Did you really start your career 55-years ago? One of my earliest memories was being taken to work with my dad on a Saturday...
The Great Resignation
We have all heard of 'The Great Resignation' now sweeping the USA, with reportedly 30% of employees across industry and commerce seemingly looking to change jobs in the next few months. There have been many articles in the press discussing if, or when we might see...
Pack-away or ‘give-away’
With stores in NSW only re-opening in the last couple of weeks after three months in lockdown, and stores in Victoria still yet to open, almost half of fashion retailers’ store footprints have been closed for most of the winter. Unable to get into stores to retrieve...
What is Quality Assurance in Fashion?
Let’s first look at the difference between Quality Control and Quality Assurance. The former is playing the role of gate keeper. It is checking that the stock meets your expected quality standards once the product has been made and then accepting or rejecting that...
Sourcing & Supply Chain in a Post Pandemic World
Long been seen as the least sexy part of fashion retail. Sourcing and supply chain has faced some challenges over the past 18-months. We look back at what challenges COVID-19 has presented the textile and apparel industry, and what are the longer-term impacts on...
Why sustainability is one of the most important issues facing fashion retailers today…
About a decade ago, I undertook a Diploma in Sustainability at Swinburne University. I did it, because I have a strong belief that we should be living in harmony with our planet, and with respect and regard for our people and, I was inspired by what I had seen Marks...
Six Great Sustainable Aussie Fashion Brands
With our focus on sustainability this month, we look at Australian fashion brands with great sustainability credentials and have visited the good on youÒ website to pull out a selection of their best rated brands. Good on you rate brands against the following...
How to land that first BIG job
So, you have finished Uni, you have done your fair share of casual jobs along the way to pay the bills and now you want to land that all-important entry-level role to launch your dream career. How should you go about it? Like many people I undertook a two-week, work...
Five attributes that make a great merchandise planner
We know that buyers and planners have different skill sets and that their roles are often seen as complementary, but what are the attributes of a great merchandise planner? Analytical and organised First and foremost, anyone considering a career in planning needs to...
How do merchandise planners handle seasonal events like Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is a major gift-giving time in the retail cycle and one that needs to be handled very carefully by merchandise planners… Whilst a much smaller sales peak than Christmas, Mother’s Day is a very important time for retailers particularly in the area of...
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