Source Home & Gift partners with Retail 100

Source Home & Gift has announced an Intelligence Series partnership with Retail 100, to provide guidance and insights into international sourcing.

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in the Source studios, the ‘Intelligence Series’ is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help navigate the dynamic world of home and gift sourcing.

With over 100 years of retail experience, Retail 100 provides international expertise and knowledge ranging across the retail sector. The strategic partnership across the Source portfolio of shows, kicks off with a beginner’s guide to sourcing followed by a series of videos covering eight key sourcing regions.

In the first video, ‘A Beginners Guide to Sourcing’ join ex-John Lewis buyers Anna Berry and Sara Allbright (pictured) from Retail 100 for an in-depth dive into sourcing including where to start, how to plan your sourcing routes, how to create a critical path, as well as country choice, navigating shipping, sustainable and responsible sourcing, visas and travel tips.

The ‘Sourcing Intelligence – Country Focus’ videos explore the unique aspects of sourcing home and gift materials from around the globe. Each video highlights the distinct characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of sourcing in different countries including Turkey, India, Africa, Bangladesh, China Pakistan and Portugal offering valuable insights and expert knowledge to make informed and strategic sourcing decisions.

Suzanne Ellingham, sourcing director, Source said: “The depth and breadth of opportunity at our Source shows continues to expand as we collaborate and develop our relationships with key partners such as Retail 100. Their insight and experience is hugely valuable to our audience and we are excited to be able to offer such incredible content throughout the year. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, dive in, explore, and be inspired by the wealth of knowledge.”

Sara Allbright, Retail 100 added: “When we founded Retail100 Consulting, one of the main objectives we had was to share the 100 years of experience and knowledge we had gained working at senior levels in UK retail buying and merchandising.

“Working with the team at Source has allowed us a platform to help support and educate those interested in bringing sourcing into their businesses and share what we have learnt in our previous roles sourcing home, gift and fashion assortments from across the globe for a leading UK department store.”

View the Intelligence Series videos at: https://www.source-homeandgift.com/retail-100-intelligence-series

 

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