E70: How The Set Makes Fashion Affordable and Stylish

This week on the Life at NEXT Podcast we were joined by Anouska, to talk about ‘The Set’. Learn about the brand's evolution, expert product sourcing, and tips for joining their dynamic team. Discover why value doesn’t have to look cheap! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Discovering Fashion Buying Path 00:15 University Courses for Buyers 00:36 "The Set" 01:12 Brand DNA and Target Market 02:01 Focus on Capsule Wardrobes 03:06 Product Pack Offerings 04:33 Anouska Career Journey 05:52 Fast-Paced Buying Environment 06:11 Dynamic Role Across Product Categories 07:58 Personal Growth and Department Expansion 08:47 Thriving in High-Pressure Roles 12:22 Career Opportunities at Next 13:03 Creating a Capsule Wardrobe 14:00 Managing Small Team Shoots 14:20 Role Expansion as an Assistant Buyer 15:00 Unique Buyer Opportunities 15:33 Skills Development & Fast-Paced Growth 16:10 Launching a Brand from Scratch 17:05 Rebranding Amid Production 18:20 Embracing Adaptability & Problem-Solving 18:55 Staying Innovative at Next 19:56 Understanding Licensing at Next 21:00 Next’s Expertise in Kidswear 22:10 Leveraging Market Gaps with New Brands 23:18 Multi-Pack Strategy for Customer Value 24:30 Strategic Buying for Quality and Affordability 25:40 Balancing Quality and Value 26:15 Brand Loyalty and Customer Trust 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! (change this bit to match the video) Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ (change link if needed) Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #LifeatNEXT #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting