AQUAretail

03/08/2024

Many retail execs are known for telling merchandisers claiming that the weather is impacting sales is "just an excuse", and that the teams must try harder to create results. But 2023 saw no summer thus poor SS23 profits, and SS24 has been fashionably late to arrive. With the sunshine, the new government & the financial filips all appearing, dare we say the tide is turning...?

After a difficult period on the high street, base rates are falling, temperatures are rising and things are looking up

23/07/2024

Recruiting a Head of Category for a multiproduct lifestyle retailer. A superb fusion role sitting between buying & merchandising, so ideal for a commercial Senior Buyer or a creative Senior Merchandiser. The role will see you managing a Merchandiser, 2 JBs and the Admins, whilst reporting into the Trading Director. You'll be responsible for range building, supplier management, product selection & maximising profit. Departments include gifting, clothing & homeware so a brilliant variety of areas - and oodles of SKUs.

Initially a 12m FTC, this role would suit somebody available immediately. It comes with hybrid working which includes days from home, the office in the east of England, visiting the store portfolio, meeting suppliers countrywide & European trade shows.

Email [email protected]

17/07/2024

Recruiting a Senior Assistant Merchandiser to oversee the ecom & partnerships merchandising for a popular premium fashion brand. You'll report into the Senior Merchandiser & have responsibility for the team MAA, and of course liaise continually with host brands & partners. Email [email protected]

17/07/2024

Talented ready for that next step? I'm recruiting a for a gorgeous British fashion retailer based in London, with hybrid working. Email [email protected]

14/07/2024

Recruiting a Head of Merchandising on a 12m maternity cover, for a popular homeware & lifestyle name. The role will see you working closely with the product development & creative team, to create innovative, quality collections, keeping the bisoness in a market-leading position. Email [email protected]

09/07/2024

How's your 2024 going? Would a new job be the icing on the cake (please take a moment to enjoy the genius of our visual pun)? Currently recruiting for a Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser to join an expanding fashion retailer based in the Home Counties. Looking for a new challenge? Look no further... email [email protected]

02/07/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/02/ms-increases-stocks-of-smaller-womenswear-sizes-due-to-higher-demand?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Rise in sales of ranges in six to 10 suggests retailer has been successful in appealing to younger demographic

01/07/2024

We are 11 years old today!

27/06/2024

Recruiting a Head of Merchandising for a popular & successful homeware retailer based in Norwich (with hybrid working including working from the London office). A really exciting role covering core merch tasks, but with lots of additional responsibilities including looking after freight, owning the inbound/outbound function, and overseeing tech processes such as investigating adopting AI into the department. Furniture experience is desirable, but expertise in the areas listed is essential. Email [email protected]

13/06/2024

Recruiting a Senior MAA for an accessories brand based in Essex. Exciting times for this well-established name, who enjoy a presence in most big name retailers & have oodles of online partnerships. Flexible hybrid working is on offer. Email [email protected]

06/06/2024

Choices choices... if you're pondering a move this summer, take a peek at this little selection. Email [email protected] with your CV - and let's talk!

MAA - Designer Menswear
AM - Womenswear
JM - British Heritage Brand
JM - Babywear
JM - Stylish Ladieswear
JM - Global Online Brand
Merchandiser - Luxury Fashion Name
Merchandiser - Multichannel Lingerie
Merchandiser - IMMEDIATE START
Senior Merchandiser - Swimwear
Senior Merchandiser - Womenswear

31/05/2024

A rare opportunity to join an exciting growing lingerie brand as their first ever ! This owner-led brand is seeking a self-starter with entrepreneurial flair - the experience & ability to drive strategy and own the function, while also looking after the admin (until expansion allows an MAA to join). This brand has a huge online presence, and is expanding into new countries and onto new platforms in the UK. Email [email protected] to apply.

24/05/2024

Eyeing-up a new role in merchandising? I'm working with a popular online fashion name, recruiting a Merchandiser to join the team. The role will see you driving your department, with the support of an AM & MAA, steering the creative team to ensure the commercial success of the ranges season after season. You'll be in the office 3 days a week, and part of an excellent benefits & rewards scheme. Email [email protected]

24/05/2024

Inject a little sparkle into your career... I'm recruiting a Senior Merchandiser to look after the highly successful Women's Tops area, for a popular fashion retailer. With hybrid working & a superb culture, this is one not to be missed. Email [email protected]

15/05/2024

Recruiting a Junior Merchandiser for the Swimwear department of a successful retailer. A superb opportunity to run your own area, with the support of the AM & MAA, under the guidance of a Senior Merchandiser. Hybrid working and a famously fabulous culture. Email [email protected]

09/05/2024

Want to be in a new merchandising role before you get your flipflops out for the season? I've got some super opportunities for Junior Merchandiser & Merchandiser folk (salaries £35-45k) so drop me a line - [email protected]

24/04/2024

CALLING JUNIOR MERCHANDISERS! My fabulous client has just briefed me on 3 vacancies - brand new roles, as a result of further expansion of childrenswear. These roles would suit a Senior AM or existing JM, who is already running their own area of a department - controlling the WSSI & presenting to the senior team. This business continues to expand, and this is such an exciting time for them. Add a driven culture, incredible training & hybrid working... and you have opportunities not to be missed. Email [email protected]

23/04/2024

I'm recruiting not one, not two but three for a major fashion retailer. Two & a . They're all based in Central London with hybrid working. Apply by emailing [email protected]

16/04/2024

https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/consumers/what-really-happened-with-matches-and-where-do-we-go-from-here

Brands, suppliers, employees and customers are counting the cost of the luxury retailer’s collapse. We look at what will fill the void.

16/04/2024

Calling MAAs! Do you have some good solid experience but aren't feeling fully in love with your current company? My client is a successful retailer, offering incredible training - the perfect foundation for your merchandising career. Email [email protected] to hear more...

16/04/2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl7ledeq02wo?fbclid=IwAR0O3O8YdV_ROb_FpPQueWsw4D5LN0OKmJT_FN4uH8xliBQkBo6t4tyeva0

The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.

15/04/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/apr/12/roberto-cavalli-flamboyant-italian-fashion-designer-dies-aged-83

Designer launched own label in 1970 with leather then denim innovations, while his exotic and flashy style found celebrity fans in the 90s

14/04/2024

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13305745/victoria-beckham-fashion-firm-collapse-emily-prescott.html

EMILY PRESCOTT: Victoria Beckhamat her VB label have demanded that the online retailer gives back all the summer stock she sent to it in March.

04/04/2024

Head for numbers & a passion for fashion? If you're looking to begin your career then this MAA for a British success story of a retailer. Offering fantastic training, a friendly culture & hybrid working this is one to jump on. Email [email protected]

04/04/2024

Recruiting a for the baby department of an expanding retailer. What an adorable area to run! You'll report into the Merch Manager and have an MAA supporting. If you've got strong WSSI, OTB control & supplier liaison skills then this could be a fab role. Based in London, with hybrid working. Email [email protected]

30/03/2024

European arm of Japanese retailer says process will have no immediate impact on shops, staff or running of chain

23/03/2024

Recruiting a for an expanding fashion retailer in Peterborough. This fast-paced business would love to hear from you if you have some super planning & trading experience gained from a major omnichannel fashion name. Hybrid working is available, and salary is attractive too. Email [email protected] to hear more.

20/03/2024

Today is . Ae you happy in your current role? Or indeed, unhappy to have been caught up in the recent retail casualties? Get in touch to discuss any of these super opportunities...

19/03/2024

Yikes! But surely a loved brand that will be snapped up...

Authentic Brands announces move for brand’s Europe retail and online arm after ‘damage done’ during tie-up with Dutch company

14/03/2024

Want to crack the job market before Easter?
I've currently got some eggcellent opportunities across Assistant Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser & Merchandiser levels. Email [email protected] to hear more...