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Kate and Lyns discuss the importance of commercial awareness for buyers in the retail industry.

In this week's episode, Kate and Lyns dive deep into one of their favourite subjects - retail - and why staying commercially aware is one of the most powerful tools a buyer can have. From trade meeting horror stories (hello, & Other Stories) to the exploding world of experiential retail, AI disruption, and the importance of supplier relationships, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working in or aspiring to get into buying. They explore how the retail landscape has shifted dramatica...

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Hosts: Kate, Lyns

Topics covered

• retail
• commercial awareness
• experiential retail
• AI disruption
• supplier relationships

Keywords

• retail
• buyers
• commercial awareness
• experiential retail
• AI disruption
• supplier relationships

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Organizations: & Other Stories, AI

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