https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve Assignments, Projects & Research en-us 2021-04-11 14:41:59 UTC 2026-02-26 06:01:54 UTC hello@padlet.com 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404594530 I used this to give me information & accurate data surrounding the profits & loss that Zara were likely to have suffered being the flagship store of the Inditex Group. ]]> 2021-04-11 17:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404594530 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404603210 This article gave me a brief insight into the life of the founder of Zara & Inditex Group. This allowed me to see where their successful business model came from & how important it was from the very beginning. ]]> 2021-04-11 17:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404603210 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404654356 This article allowed me to review more about how Inditex were trading during COVID-19 last year and how it was impacting business & sales. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404654356 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404661151 This article was really interesting as it backed up evidence that I had found of how Zara is competing with H&M and how they are succeeding them in general. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404661151 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404668648 I found this article helpful when I was doing my PEST and SWOT to help me understand current issues and how they will or may affect retail industry and my brand & what could be used to improve business like e-commerce & digitilisation.]]> 2021-04-11 18:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404668648 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404685944 This article gave more evidence and data to support Zara's successful business model & how it has been able to survive multiple lockdowns and consistent closure during the pandemic. Multiple article like this really supports how well they are sitting in the current market.]]> 2021-04-11 18:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404685944 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404691157 Another interesting article to see the success of their business model which saw a comment made by the chairman of Inditex suggesting the performance is down to the hard work of everyone working at the group. It isn't Zara specific but Zara is their major retailer bringing them them most profits.]]> 2021-04-11 18:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404691157 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404702139 Their website gave me a lot of information into some of their goals in achieving a more sustainable brand. It gave me insight into the timeframes they have promised but also how they were going to achieve them & I found this helpful when I was researching for PEST & SWOT analysis to be able to compare what other brands were doing / if they were doing anything. I thought it was good to look at their actual website instead of articles as I tried to view it from the consumers perspective. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404702139 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404711195 This document showed me Inditex's commitment to the sustainable fashion and the environment as I got to look into more detail & understood more of what their website meant. I though this was really interesting as Inditex, thereby Zara, aren't 'green washing' consumers into thinking they are making promises to reduce environmental impact. But that they have actually signed up to the initiative to help sustainable fashion. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404711195 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404738466 This article helped me understand Zara's pricing strategy more and helped me understand what to look for when trying to do a comparison to determine where I consider their current market position. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404738466 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404745743 I found this article helpful to get a full picture of Zara as a brand, from its history, its USP and to where it is today. It helped me gain insight into their success & again, supported research I had found on the impact of Ortega's philosophy having the customer at the centre of the brand. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404745743 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404750952 This article allowed me to understand more how threats come into play within retail industry and the impact COVID-19 had on Zara that it had to close so many stores. Even though it was the Inditex Group and their stores, no doubt Zara would be affected due to it being their largest retailer. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404750952 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404754285 I used this article to give me an understanding how Zara are still successful without advertising and marketing compared to other retailers when I was carrying out my SWOT analysis. I thought it was very interesting & made me more aware of Zara's successful position in the market. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404754285 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404757714 I used this article to gather information and understand how Brexit would impact trade between the UK and Zara as I am not up to date with Brexit. I used this when I was doing my PEST & SWOT analysis. ]]> 2021-04-11 18:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404757714 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404760249 Again, I used this to understand Brexit from Zara's perspective when I was carrying out my PEST and SWOT to see how much it would impact the brand. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404760249 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404765305 As I couldn't get to a physical store because of lockdown, I used their app & website plenty of times but also this report to remind me how the store layout is with the help of visual merchandising, music, window displays etc. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404765305 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404783129 I used this website & information to help me understand more in terms of funding within the fashion industry for PEST analysis and how the government could support the industry after COVID-19. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404783129 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404786028 Again, I got more information about the impact Brexit would have on the fashion industry when conducting the PEST & SWOT analysis. This gave me information about tariffs for importing which would be most relevant when analysing Zara due to it coming from Spain. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404786028 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404789775 Using information from Inditex website gave me a brief timeline into the history of the brand & where they are now in terms of number of stores & their locations. This helped me understand what markets Zara are already in when considering how they could continue to expand. It also reiterated how important store presence is for the brand. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404789775 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404793100 I used this platform to gather data on Zara's engagement with their customers & was able to compare it to H&M and ASOS who I thought would have been most suitable in terms of competitiveness. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404793100 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404795893 This article gave me insight into their first digital store which is in London's Westfield Shopping Centre. By reading the article & after doing precious research I started to understand and consider the purpose of the stores location and presence in the market using new technology to improve customer experience and increase sales. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404795893 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404802241 This helped me understand better how to do a SWOT analysis on Zara and things to consider. It helped me consider things I might have left out. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404802241 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404804220 Again, this helped me in conducting my PEST by understanding further what Current issues may impact Zara. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404804220 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404807675 I used this article for more information on allegations I was seeing made against Zara when I was conducting my SWOT and PEST and see if these were true and how this would impact their brand. - Negative publicity. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404807675 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404811551 This article helped me understand more about how Zara are using AI and how that is helping them as a brand. It made me realise the importance of AI in retail industry and has me more aware of how it will aid retail in the future. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404811551 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404820236 This article was really useful in getting an indepth view on Zara as a brand, how their marketing strategies have impacted their success & its history. I really enjoyed this article as it was very broad and covered a lot of topics which I found very interesting. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404820236 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404851544 I asked Annie a number of questions regarding her lifestyle, habits, likes & dislikes in terms of fashion and most specifically referring to Zara as she is an avid shopper there. I gained consent to carry out the interview with her. I tried to compile a list of questions that would give me an idea if Annie fitted the customer profile of Zara which was supported by the information provided on Acorn.co.uk

She really fit Zara's target consumer well. I tried to narrow down the conversation as best I could while still portraying her perfect profile. ]]> 2021-04-11 19:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404851544 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404859346 2021-04-11 20:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404859346 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404865172 2021-04-11 20:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404865172 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404894266 2021-04-11 20:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404894266 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404898488 2021-04-11 20:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404898488 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404939391 2021-04-11 21:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1404939391 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418626985 This report helped me identify what colours were rising in popularity this season & helped me choose what I thought would benefit & suit my range for Zara. I was able to explore trend colours also which I was able to experiment in Photoshop. Once I had a selection of colours I liked, seeing them on my CADs on photoshop helped me narrow down my colour mix. ]]> 2021-04-14 21:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418626985 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418627193 2021-04-14 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418627193 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418627908 This section of the key items report helped me gather data from WGSN to back up my reasoning to choose a duvet coat as one of my items for my range. ]]> 2021-04-14 21:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418627908 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628082 This article gave me some inspiration for street style & trickle down for my trend which was helpful when trying to collate my data together & deciding on key product, trends, fabrics etc that would suit Zara for A/W21


]]> 2021-04-14 21:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628082 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628545 I really found this report helpful as it showed statistics of the upcoming trends for A/W21/22 and again, enabled me to back up when I was deciding on details, fabrics, garments etc for the trend. It was really interesting to see data clearly impacted by the pandemic & the rise of sustainability issues where dresses & embellishments have dipped. Using an analytics report going forward will be useful to accurately justify reasons behind a range plan]]> 2021-04-14 21:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628545 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628740 This report identified all the popular trending colours for A/W21. Ysing this alongside analytical data helped me to make decisions for my colour palette and which ones to test out, which ones would be core colours to drive sales etc. ]]> 2021-04-14 21:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418628740 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418649854 2021-04-14 22:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418649854 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650044 This was more related to nature with its tones & styles]]> 2021-04-14 22:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650044 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650460 2021-04-14 22:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650460 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650685 This report inspired me to develop my fabric & textures for the range and help me determine which would be most suitable in order to build a commercial range with sustainability a key value for my trend. ]]> 2021-04-14 22:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650685 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650920 This helped me identify what prints were popular for the coming season and helped me narrow down my decision when developing the range and choosing a suitable print for my range. ]]> 2021-04-14 22:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418650920 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651084 This report helped me decide what trends I wanted to focus my attention to be able to develop a successful range - As Zara develop clothes inspired from catwalks I wanted to make sure I was following the trends of certain catwalks.]]> 2021-04-14 22:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651084 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651484 This report helped me identify what matching set trends would be suitable for my trend & how I could incorporate them into the range. I decided on knitted bralet & midi skirt as both can be styled separately, adding versatility & sustainable items to my range]]> 2021-04-14 22:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651484 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651747 This helped me decide what concepts I had researched may work best going by catwalk trends]]> 2021-04-14 22:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651747 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651907 2021-04-14 22:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418651907 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418652050 2021-04-14 22:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1418652050 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1443243791 2021-04-21 15:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1443243791 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444750156 2021-04-21 22:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444750156 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444762586 2021-04-21 22:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444762586 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444764211 2021-04-21 22:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444764211 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444765086 2021-04-21 22:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444765086 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444796780 2021-04-21 22:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444796780 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444801973 This was interesting to see who was wearing flares at what time. It showed me more of what history was like at the time & how fashion was influenced by social & political movements. But also how flares became a trend in the future ]]> 2021-04-21 22:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444801973 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444806238 This gave me insight into what hippies were like and what influenced the movement and the culture they formed]]> 2021-04-21 22:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444806238 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444810811 This was really interesting to read more about the war & how the hippies formed because of their disagreements with Americas involvement. It allowed me to make more sense of why they formed a counterculture]]> 2021-04-21 22:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444810811 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444813616 This was insightful into what fashion was like and how it developed over the years in the 60s

]]> 2021-04-21 22:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444813616 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444814689 This helped me gather information on the key looks & idols of the time and allowed me to compare hippies against the mainstream fashion looks & their influences ]]> 2021-04-21 22:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444814689 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444817801 This gave me more information on the difference between subculture and mainstream culture 

]]> 2021-04-21 22:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444817801 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444819169 This gave me the basis of what a subculture is and how they are formed

]]> 2021-04-21 22:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1444819169 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508652415 2021-05-10 11:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508652415 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508653236 Chosen brands: & Other Stories 
Comparative brands: Zara, H&M, COS & ASOS. ]]> 2021-05-10 11:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508653236 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508656633 This allowed us to see how our main brand & comparative brands were performing in terms of the products they were offering for the season. It then allowed us to choose our key items that we would look out for on our desk research in order to compare instore. ]]> 2021-05-10 11:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508656633 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508666654 This article allowed us to identify the trends of SS21 and again, see how our brands were comparing in terms of trend & fashionability. Were they on trend or not.. This helped us what to look out for in store and understand how fashionable, and trendy is that particular brand. ]]> 2021-05-10 11:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508666654 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508675035 This article identifies the best-performing brands, informed by e-commerce data, social media metrics, consumer surveys and editor's picks. This allowed us to see the data and understand why they are performing so well when considering how our chosen brand could improve. ]]> 2021-05-10 11:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508675035 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508753701 This was another article that helped us identify what is trending at the moment and understand if any of our chosen brands have any products at the moment with any of the forecasted trends. This will allow us to see strengths, weaknesses & opportunities of brands, on how they are currently performing this season. ]]> 2021-05-10 12:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1508753701 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517266040 This shows how the two brands were performing the last year. It showed how well a purely retailer performs against an omnichannel brand & saw that &OS has very little engagement in comparison to ASOS. This will support evidence for potential opportunities for the brand to increase engagement.

]]> 2021-05-12 13:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517266040 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517284842 This interview covered several aspects of the brand & helps me understand more of what they are about & who they are targeting, but also their plans for the brand in the future. ]]> 2021-05-12 13:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517284842 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517301028 This article supported what I saw in store in terms of store layout, design & inspiration tables & areas. ]]> 2021-05-12 13:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1517301028 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539492406 This Brand You form shows the qualities I think my friends & family would say about me. 

They are different however I definitely believe that I bring some of my personal qualities to the workplace on a professional level. 

I am a loyal friend but I am also a loyal employee which helps me perform to the best of my ability for my employer & create positive experiences for others where they feel they can rely on me as a friend & colleague. ]]> 2021-05-19 13:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539492406 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539673977 My Strengths:

My main strengths were team-working, acting on own initiative, verbal/written communication, adaptability,  managing my time, planning, observing, analysing & solving problems to name but a a few. I think these are key skills for the workplace & in the buying environment. My strengths show I am competent & that I enjoy them so I believe these transferrable skills will help me adapt to any role.



My Weaknesses:

My weaknesses include decision-making, budgeting, numerical reasoning, leading others & delegating. I would not have had much experience & exposure to develop these skills but know that I could develop these in the workplace. 

My underdeveloped skills were skills more associated to buying which were: negotiating, strategy planning, networking, commercial awareness, managing projects. I feel after doing this course that I will have the confidence to work on these skills as I never had the opportunity to use these skills prior to now. Confidence is an issue for me & is something I am working on. Sometimes I feel that I would not know enough or believe in myself to be able to negotiate etc. but I will try and practise. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539673977 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539675071 This skills assessment showed that I am a generally motivated individual to work and scored high in areas of development which I believe is accurate as I am proactive in trying to upskill if I am not happy in a role, or confident in something. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1539675071 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547200351 This in depth report on Turkey allowed me to gain insight on how components of the PESTLE may impact sourcing from the country. It was a really detailed report & I was able to identify what I thought was the most appropriate points to include for the assignment in terms of sourcing garments, as it was generalised for trading. I learned a lot about the frictions between Turkey and other country's & its current EU membership process suspension due to human right allegations & conflict. When analysing this I considered how this may affect choosing Turkey for sourcing. It made me think that this is a generalisation for the whole country & I thought about measure that Zara could put in place to ensure that their brand could do / and are doing with suppliers to ensure human rights are maintained. ]]> 2021-05-21 10:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547200351 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547222389 As Zara is the main retailer for the Inditex Group, I analysed what they are currently doing with their suppliers to maintain human rights when I was conducting the PESTLE & discover how Zara overcome some of the issues Turkey has. I really appreciated the detail they mentioned & the systems & procedures that they have in place to ensure suppliers are compliant with Zara's values to the brand & to their consumer. I found it helpful also to know that they provide so much detail for consumers who are concerned about the complete supply chain of garments with the brand. ]]> 2021-05-21 10:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547222389 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547229330 This gave insight into the sustainability measure Zara have in place for their JoinLife collection. The garments I chose would be part of this sustainable collection by using some recycled fabrics like cotton, polyester & polyamide. This page was really helpful as they cover a range of sustainable topics like biodiversity, raw materials, suppliers, water etc. & they discussed what they were currently doing & their plans for the future which helped me for this assignment when considering the sustainability measures of the brand. ]]> 2021-05-21 10:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547229330 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547236779 This article helped me when considering what I would change going forward when sourcing in the future. 3D printing is more sustainable for the future as it reduces waste, can accommodate small batch orders efficiently which might benefit trial orders & alleviate cost which may help with margins further down the line. However these systems are expensive and they are still in their infancy but I find it really interesting for the future that this could be in place. However the economic state of many country's cannot support these technologies so for now, many retailers will have to continue to use large factories to mass produce garments. ]]> 2021-05-21 10:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547236779 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547243945 This report was really interesting when considering sustainable measures in terms of packaging. I learned a lot about poly bags & their use. I considered not using poly bags to reduce waste but they provide a function for protecting clothes & when considering the overall process of the garment journey, a polybag is not as detrimental to the environment that people think. It discussed that even if the garments are delivered to consumers without poly bags, that they were more than likely just removed at warehouse. I found that very interesting & I used them in the sourcing assignment to protect the clothes knowing they do not negatively impact the environment as we might think. ]]> 2021-05-21 10:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547243945 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547270548 This assignment shows the sourcing strategy for a basic & a trend item from 2 different countries. One short lead time & one long lead time, with a PESTLE analysis for one country & an in depth evaluation for my decisions & considerations going forward. ]]> 2021-05-21 11:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547270548 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547272034 2021-05-21 11:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1547272034 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561374128 This report showed me the colour mix of Zara's current product offering which allowed me to focus on certain colours. For example, black is second highest in the % mix for SS21 so I was able to apply this information along with WGSN to justify why black will be the dominant colour in my range for A/W21]]> 2021-05-26 13:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561374128 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561379673 This report identified the categories which have the most amount of products for Zara currently. This helped me when developing the range and deciding how much product, ROS, store allocations etc of categories. For example, tops had the most number of products in the % assortment mix, so I used this information to justify why I have 10 option in Tops. ]]> 2021-05-26 13:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561379673 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561755676 This professional email was sent post a meeting with Blue & Co, detailing the minutes, outcomes, agreements & future opportunities between ASOS & Blue & Co. 

I think this email is short, concise and the key point are visual. ]]> 2021-05-26 15:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561755676 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561784617 2021-05-26 15:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561784617 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561787066 2021-05-26 15:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1561787066 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562928635 This assignment shows how I developed my range using information & analytics gathered in my trend report. I was then able to create this range through Photoshop where I could add my trend colours & show evidence of product development on some products where I wanted a desired product for my range based on my trend findings. I believe I have created a well balanced commercial range for my chosen brand, Zara. ]]> 2021-05-26 20:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562928635 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562936963 This trend report combines my findings and analysis from WGSN, EDITED etc to help me develop a commercial range for Zara. The chosen trend is Winter Foraging and the report describes several trends for different categories such as colour, silhouettes, trims etc. Based on my findings I was able to create a commercial range that I consider would be successful for their brand ]]> 2021-05-26 20:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562936963 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562977163 This Excel spreadsheet details the products within my range, their description, fabric composition, COO, landed cost price, margins, number of stores items are allocated to, the cost of buying at retail etc. This helps me identify which items were going to drive the most sales & achieve margins. It also details the COO mix, colour mix, category mix etc. And also shows evidence of a comp shop of 7 retailers selling a puffer jacket - a key item in my range. ]]> 2021-05-26 21:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1562977163 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579828351 This is a mind map of where I hope to see myself in the future and how I aim to achieve this goal. Seeing this plan and developing it encouraged me to be proactive and more precise in how I can achieve my goals. 

Having short, mid and long term goals makes it appear realistic and will keep me focused.]]> 2021-06-02 15:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579828351 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579881729 This is my CV which has been generated for a role in buying. I have 11 years of work experience so I tried to pick out key skills and experiences that would be most suitable to a BAA. 

I added 'Relevant Work Experience' above my 'Nursing Experience' even though this means it is nit in chronological order. However I thought the skills at my family business were most relevant to buying. 

I think I did well in keeping my CV concise and portraying key skills that I have developed from work and at the FRA. It is completely different to any CV I have written which I am proud of from the skills & advice I have learned at the FRA. 

I am always open for feedback on my CV and ways I can improve it in order to be successful searching for a job. 

The CV does not match the cover letters job role as I wanted to keep it to buying.  ]]> 2021-06-02 15:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579881729 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579883729 This cover letter followed the steps & guidance from the Cover Letter Builder on the FRA Careers Platform. I noted that a good cover letter is between 150 and 300 words, mine is currently 242. I think I could definitely add in more skills and experience as I went by the cover letter builder, I could only have a certain amount per section. Due to this I tried to be more concise with what I was trying to say. 

I did not see any BAA roles in any luxury retailer on LinkedIn. I saw this role advertised and I would love to apply and get the opportunity to work for a luxury retailer and gain some experience. 
I tried to apply the skills & qualities they wanted for the role and adapt them to what I have already. It is for a Sales Associate Role at BALENCIAGA. 

Ideally I would like a role at Harrod's or Selfridge's but they had no vacancies at this time. 

The link is attached below. 

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2573851488/?eBP=CwEAAAF502t2Jrnmkqfiz6nlXPpuxjNcPzJoIuG1oHd6xZubxsR635ghiTeyfR18PoEQCsC-626Lgf8lUhDU0UoynODVTTEoNKrDPekSLqdMKiDKnxXAitHy29vfXgfvOGXUbKrJuP-dlYhpfOA5fTHRICnIoNuOAW9dyicmV8-WWLsD6dmHpXRYWVpkuZ40r7lXRhISmg3DLRHn7zQ7xWNCEzxjUYjjJ0erPcoRR78PLqf7HUM-Gmhtd3t6DvylgmnkzIPWyCv-dgBoSAhducmpv1aU6byLXhTyXYmdrGane1oKaAJvEUbczdkepF87pBCLe98A-ZipqLijvrn4-n8t7tVDbw&recommendedFlavor=ACTIVELY_HIRING_COMPANY&refId=DjZb8paAIygBYxwc6mUfpg%3D%3D&trackingId=JAhCisvxh2dfcrYHpG1UZg%3D%3D&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs]]> 2021-06-02 15:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579883729 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579889580 This is an example of an interview that was poorly prepared for where the individual would not have got the job due to the way it was answered. I think this is a fairly realistic example of how an unsuccessful interview would go. ]]> 2021-06-02 15:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579889580 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579891204 This interview example gives detail on some of the key strength that someone could discuss at an interview in order to be successful. The individual mentions previous experience & skills that could be applied to this role. Also shows evidence of researching the brand and shows excitement for wanting the role. ]]> 2021-06-02 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579891204 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579903953 This is a SWOT analysis I undertook for ZARA. I undertook extensive research to conduct this however looking back I would consider more suggestions for product opportunities. This could be to expand their sustainable JoinLife collection where they use sustainable & recycled fabrics. They could also consider more capsule trend collections as currently I feel Zara's SS21 collection is predominately trend / print heavy  that won't see into next season. 

Having the knowledge and skills to conduct a SWOT will help me for future careers and I will be able to do them for interviews etc. ]]> 2021-06-02 15:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579903953 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579904342 This is the PEST analysis for ZARA which I thought showed thorough research on the brand. If I was to do it again, I would expand more on the digitisation components under 'Social'. I would discuss more about online shopping & social media. For example, their online shopping sales soared during COVID-19 months which is attribute due to the ease of ordering products to your home, try on in the comfort of your home. This option is crucial for some people who are still anxious about going to brick & mortar stores, but also who have become accustomed to home deliveries & will benefit the brand to have a strong online presence. Their social media following is huge with hauls from influencers adding links & swipe ups to items which directs customers to the app. 

By carrying out this SWOT has helped me become more commercially aware & developed skills & knowledge to be able to undertake more in the future. ]]> 2021-06-02 15:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579904342 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579948833 https://www.linkedin.com/in/catriona-hayes-46387a1aa/ ]]> 2021-06-02 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1579948833 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583247491 My CV scored 89% in the CV 360 tool, some failed points were noted that I was unable to change - such as spelling mistakes, capitalisation and grammar but these are all correct so I cannot change it. I had resubmitted it several times after editing and kept to the advice recommended by the tool & Teresa to bring it up from 86%. ]]> 2021-06-03 17:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583247491 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583647310 2021-06-03 20:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583647310 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583684298 2021-06-03 20:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583684298 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583715726 My Myer Briggs personality test result was Turbulent-Consul which meaning I am loyal, have good practical skills, in touch with my behaviours, enjoy being with others. My weaknesses here would be that I am vulnerable to criticism and can sometimes be too selfless. ]]> 2021-06-03 21:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1583715726 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1584917455 This is my result for pulse strength questionnaire & employability modules. It identified areas I should focus on such as future career choices, looking for a job, and interviews & follow up ]]> 2021-06-04 10:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/1584917455 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036687851 2022-02-08 23:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036687851 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036687988 2022-02-08 23:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036687988 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688164 2022-02-08 23:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688164 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688305 2022-02-08 23:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688305 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688412 2022-02-08 23:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036688412 40094259 https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036690689 2022-02-08 23:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/40094259/thhrt7b35oo37mve/wish/2036690689