Have you ever wondered where all those ideas come from for the clothes you see in the shops? Well at Barkers menswear, Nick Bunge meets Wade Hawkins who has spent 18 years influencing what Barkers customers end up wearing.
The role of a retail buyer is varied and Nick finds out that a lot of Wade's work involves travelling overseas to research the latest trends. On his return, these trends are interpreted and adapted for the local market.
Another large part of Wade's role is keeping stock moving throughout the stores and Nick gets an insight into how stock is tracked and distributed.
With fashion and ever changing industry, a career as a retail buyer for a clothing store romises to never be dull.Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A Job In Retail Buying!
Have you ever wondered where all those ideas come from for the clothes you see in the shops? Well at Barkers menswear, Nick Bunge meets Wade Hawkins who has spent 18 years influencing what Barkers customers end up wearing.
The role of a retail buyer is varied and Nick finds out that a lot of Wade's work involves travelling overseas to research the latest trends. On his return, these trends are interpreted and adapted for the local market.
Another large part of Wade's role is keeping stock moving throughout the stores and Nick gets an insight into how stock is tracked and distributed.
With fashion and ever changing industry, a career as a retail buyer for a clothing store romises to never be dull.
