E129: Is Merchandising Guesswork?

Predicting the future of fashion is about more than just trends. Join Matt as he interviews Charlotte to discover the "nerdy" science behind merchandising at NEXT.Merchandising is the art of having the right stock in the right place at the right time. In this episode of the Life at NEXT podcast, Charlotte shares insights from her 11-year career, from "crying over a sewing machine" during her A-levels to managing global supplier relationships in Bangladesh and Egypt. At NEXT, our merchandisers are integral members of the product team, working nine months in advance to bring a garment to life. ⏰Discover how we use sales analysis and technical expertise to ensure our denim collections resonate with customers worldwide.00:00 The "guesswork" of merchandising 02:40 Fast-paced sales analysis 05:18 Moving from textiles to data 08:42 Life on the Leicester Head Office campus 11:51 Travel: Best sushi in Bangladesh 14:12 Building supplier relationships 23:19 The "nerdy" details of denim 26:52 Advice for future merchandisers Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://careers.next.co.uk/?utm_source=Organic+Social+&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Podcast_E128Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn