https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg en-us 2021-09-02 11:25:51 UTC 2025-07-24 21:14:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1716024853 2021-09-03 20:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1716024853 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1716027613 This is a brief summary of what the 90s was all about]]> 2021-09-03 20:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1716027613 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1717766943 My Interests & About Me]]> 2021-09-05 20:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1717766943 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1719960462 This post explains what I want out of this course & why I want to be a buyer. ]]> 2021-09-06 20:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1719960462 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1725868787 2021-09-08 19:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1725868787 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728295259 Today my group & I went to shops at Oxford Street to see the Tech that stores use for Marketing]]> 2021-09-09 14:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728295259 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728306856 About Arthur Liberty & his Department Store. ]]> 2021-09-09 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728306856 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728493969 2021-09-09 15:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1728493969 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1730535571 Madonna made iconic history wearing Jean Paul corset on tour]]> 2021-09-10 09:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1730535571 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1730641454 2021-09-10 11:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1730641454 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1746874524 2021-09-16 19:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1746874524 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748327616 2021-09-17 10:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748327616 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748337554 These are the notes I took while in Thursdays Lesson.]]> 2021-09-17 10:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748337554 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748997930 2021-09-17 15:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1748997930 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769233092 2021-09-26 21:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769233092 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769245743 2021-09-26 21:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769245743 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769261161 2021-09-26 21:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1769261161 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1772377641 A small presentation about LFW, some information about Designers' work & what Press are saying about LFW.]]> 2021-09-27 20:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1772377641 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1774996613 An explanation on Sustainability, Diversity & Digital in Retail. ]]> 2021-09-28 15:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1774996613 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1775078013 2021-09-28 15:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1775078013 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779411068 This Homework is about how Buyers & Merchandisers job roles are changing. I also added in Consumer Shopping habits with pictures & my own Shopping habits. ]]> 2021-09-29 21:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779411068 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779413674 2021-09-29 21:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779413674 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779415809 2021-09-29 21:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779415809 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779420537 Week 4 JOURNAL]]> 2021-09-29 21:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1779420537 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1787209782 WEEK 5 JOURNAL]]> 2021-10-03 13:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1787209782 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800925548 2021-10-07 20:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800925548 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800933396 This is a one slide on Competitive Stores that are similar to River Island. ]]> 2021-10-07 21:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800933396 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800934106 2021-10-07 21:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800934106 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800936408 2021-10-07 21:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1800936408 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1802538131 2021-10-08 13:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1802538131 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1805230014 To find the trend SubversiveSexy, WGSN was my best friend. Finding the fabrics, the catwalk images & inspiration. ]]> 2021-10-10 11:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1805230014 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1805407788 2021-10-10 13:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1805407788 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1819231731 2021-10-15 09:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1819231731 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1902453538 A one slider about Negotiation & words that are involved with negotiating]]> 2021-11-19 16:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1902453538 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1912423696 A short slide about RetailTheatre & who is getting involved ]]> 2021-11-25 11:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1912423696 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914118754 Agenda; Career Path, Greenwashing, Case Studies & Primark Cares Strategy

Greenwashing; 
Worst Retailer?
A retailer that has not made any progress & does not talk about it.
A retailer that made some progress but oversells it.

What does Greenwashing mean to you?
Manipulation
Eco- Friendly?
Oversell

The Fashion Industry is creating an undeniable impact on the planet; TEXTILE WASTE, CARBON, PEOPLE & WAGES

Clothing unsold ending up in the desert in South America from Production Hubs. 
The Fashion Industry accounts for 10% of Global GHG Emissions. Top 3 polluting Industries in the World. 
Impact on People & wages. Garment workers paid at minimum wage. Minimum wage is not living wage, less than half of what they need to earn. 

Consumers are becoming aware of what they are buying. 60% of consumers are environmentally friendly since the pandemic. 9/10 people will continue to be sustainable. 

Greenwashing covers thoughts & criticism
"Is this actually sustainable?" e.g. Vegan Leather
"Just don't buy it. All mass retail is bad."

Blog- Green Queen
Some Brands use words without meaning; 'ECO' 'GREEN' 'SUSTAINABLE' 'CONSCIOUS' Brands have said this, but are they?

CASE STUDIES
ASOS Circular Capsule- Truth or Lie?
H&M Looop- Old to New Fashion. Positive or Negative Outcome?
H&M Avatar Maisie- What does this mean? says Public. Accused of GREENWASHING. 
H&M & ASOS- Released their own Circular Design guidelines.
French Government- Outlawed the use of the term 'biodegradable'  

Why is Biodegradable a Greenwashing risk?

PRIMARK CARES; Product, Planet, People
Read their website for details. 
Clothing will be made of recycled fibre by 2030. Accessories will not be included, more challenging.
Recycled Fibre- Organic Certified Cotton, Recycled Polyester. Minimum 50% per garment.
Stay with the deadline. Is 2030 too long? Is this Greenwashing?

The Goal is PROGRESS not PERFECTION. - Kathy Freston. ]]> 2021-11-26 10:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914118754 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914119234 2021-11-26 10:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914119234 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914119786 2021-11-26 10:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914119786 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914361133 Recap Margin, Costing & Sourcing

How does Product get delivered?
Air, Rail, Trucks

Why does it matter how they are packed & shipped?
Carbon Footprint, Cost & Time

FoB- Free on Board
DDP- Delivered Duty Paid 

What happens when the goods run late? What would you do as a buyer?
Call & find out. 
Fly out some of the products. Have something still to sell. 

Recap on Factory Visit
Optitex
Health & Safety
Pricing 
Speed

Freight & Duty Uplift examples
China 16% uplift= 12% Duty 4% Freight
India 10% uplift= 4% Duty 6% Freight
Bangladesh & Pakistan= 4% Freight
Vietnam= 4% Freight 
Turkey= 5% Freight
Romania= 4% Freight
Mauritius= 13% Freight
Greece= 4% Freight
Bulgaria= 4% Freight
UK, Italy & Portugal= 2 Freight

Margin= Profit
No VAT= Childrens wear & cakes ]]> 2021-11-26 13:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914361133 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914361403 Why 3D?

UK is the fourth largest textile waste producer in Europe
1. Italy
2. Belgium
30% of clothing goes to landfill

 Swatch cards end up in landfill when not needed anymore.]]> 2021-11-26 13:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1914361403 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1924742160 Group 2. 
Alternative Materials
What is the sustainability debate around leather vs convential alternatives? What are the non-animal alternatives to leather & silk?- Sheridan & Anais

What are the alternatives to conventional cotton? -Shannon

Which Brands & pioneering the use of these? How are they communicating the sustainability message?- Riin & Liv

What other innovations are you seeing in new materials?- Eden]]> 2021-12-02 09:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1924742160 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1924811086 No A Levels to Finished with a Distinction in L4 Buying & Merchandising 

Day to Day-
Trade with Brands & Management 
View Collections & making selections
Range Build & quantify 
Sign off
Place Orders 
Managing stock into business
Negotiating Collabs & new opportunities
Developong Products with Brands
Gathering Inspo
Relationship Building- Merchandising & Brands

Challenges
Opinions Personal & Professional 
Reacting to Macro Environmental Factors 
Working in Covid 19 Conditions 

Top Tips
Go the EXTRA MILE
Leave a GOOD IMPRESSION
PASSION & CONFIDENCE
RELATIONSHIPS
READ the ROOM
GROW & DEVELOP]]> 2021-12-02 10:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1924811086 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1925347441 This is the group presentation about Sustainable Materials]]> 2021-12-02 14:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1925347441 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1926975840 Why is research important?
Need to know what you are talking about
Confidence 
Research for jobs 

What Sources can we use?
Library Database
Global Data
WGSN
Vogue
Drapers 

Research Task Column
Research below 3 of the topics & make a page for each one. Add useful articles & annotate them. Add these researches with harvard references. 

Who was Virgil Abloh & what did he achieve?

Research a brand that you think is exciting & inspiring, what makes them stand out? Bershka 

Report on a new concept, initiatve or product launch that shows innovation & new ways of thinking.

Research a new technology that you will believe will have a major impact on retail. 

Write a review of a collaboration that has launched this season. Balenciaga & GUCCI]]> 2021-12-03 09:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1926975840 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927006456 A short slide on my opinion on Bershka & why I chose this Brand as inspiration. ]]> 2021-12-03 09:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927006456 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927189917 A review of how I feel on the Hacker Project. ]]> 2021-12-03 12:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927189917 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927194877 A simple timeline of how Abloh became the man he is today. ]]> 2021-12-03 12:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1927194877 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1937793582 Family Run Business over 100 years ago. Third Generation. 
M&S 80 years partnership
Meller is a sourcing & design company
Looking at Sri Lanka to source supplies
Customers are M&S, Next, Accessorize, Monsoon, Boohoo
Business is simple, offer Jewellrey 
What is Accessorize missing? 
Sustainability is key. ]]> 2021-12-09 09:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1937793582 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1937888119 2021-12-09 10:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1937888119 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1951340928 PLANNING- VISUAL MOODBOARD, PADLET, TO DO LIST WITH EVIDENCE

RESEARCH- PRIMARY & SECONDARY RESEARCH, DESK & ACTIVE RESEARCH, DATABASE LIBRARY, COMP SHOP, MUSEUMS WITH EVIDENCE

CONTEXT- EXPLAIN WHY YOU HAVE ADDED THIS INFORMATION

PROBLEM SOLVING- IDENTIFYING ISSUES, SOLVING A PROBLEM E.G. SUSTAINABILITY, SHOWING THOUGHT PROCESS

PROGRESS & PRODUCTION- WELL PLANNED

EVALUATION & RELFECTION- PADLET, REFLECTIVE BLOG

COMMUNICATING & PRESENTING- VOICE NOTES, SPELLING

DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE-  

IDEAS
RANGE EXTENSIONS- GROWING AN EXISTING RANGE
COLLABORATIONS- PULL & BEAR X ASOS?
SUSTAINABILITY & RECYCLING
ARTIST TIE INS
POP UPS
ONLINE STORE OPENINGS
MAKE SURE TO TIE IN ALL MODULES
CHARITY TIE UP 

TECHNLOGY
INFLUENCERS
MOCK WEBSITE WITH A LINK 

NEED A EXCEL LINE SHEET  
NEED A RANGE PLAN
FINANCIALS 
STORE GRADING
PACKAGING MOCK UPS

HAND IN DATE 7/2/22]]> 2021-12-16 09:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1951340928 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1953402129 Plan ahead
Where are you going?
Price Labels
Best Sellers?
Front of the store layout
Compare stores
Evidence of planning
Time of comp shop
Similair products? Patterns & Colours
Best bit of your brand & the competitive stores
Pros & Cons of the stores
Greenwashing?
Diversity?
Core/Fashion/Trend
Good/Better/Best
Good= Entry
Better= Mid
Best= Exit]]> 2021-12-17 09:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1953402129 mqchsj42j7 https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1953511746 Missguided Core/Fashion/Trend on leggings.]]> 2021-12-17 11:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mqchsj42j7/366jnlb506zz6bsg/wish/1953511746