As crucial to a fashion business as the Retail Merchandiser, the Import Merchandiser is normally found on the supplier side of fashion – although similar roles can also be found within the Head Office team within Buying, Product Development or Sourcing.

As a Fashion Imp...

As a nation it's fair to say that we're more climatized to wet weather rather than the sub zero temperatures we're experiencing right now in the UK. More than an inch of snow and we go into panic - our public transport system grinds to a halt, our schools close and our...

Menswear Designer and good friend of Create & Develop, Wynne Saunders has hand picked some his favourite sounds especially for us to share with you and inspire your working week - hope you enjoy!

"Hello, my name is Wynne Saunders, and I’ve been fortunate enough to...

Some exciting news in that from this Friday we become part of the WeWork community at their exciting new Manchester site WeWork No. 1 Spinningfields.

From December 1st we’ll be holding weekly portfolio surgeries and career reviews - get in touch to book your slot! 

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September issue's at the ready, here at CAD we love Autumn / Winter – it’s our most favourite season.

It's the chance to over indulge our wardrobes (we're literally droooooling over what the designers and stores have on offer!)

With so much to choose from, where will you...

We're delighted to say that we will be talking all things Fashion & Textiles at the University of Huddersfield Graduate Jobs Fair once again this year!

Open to both under and post grads, the event takes place on the 17th October 2017 in the University Sports Hall.

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In this article we are following on from our recent post re the role of the Retail Merchandiser - maybe you’re toying with a career in merchandising but feel swayed towards a position that’s more hands on with product – if this is the case, Import Merchandising may be...

The role of the Retail Merchandiser is a crucial one within the Fashion Head Office team - their decisions can seriously maximise (or seriously damage!) overall brand profitability and reputation. The Merchandiser’s influential decision-making can make or break the sea...

“The most important thing is to believe in what you do.  And identifying a goal, to have clarity, is very important” - Diane von Furstenberg

Over the moon to say that we're celebrating our 2nd Birthday!

Two years ago today, I opened the Create & Develop d...

We’ve all experienced the feeling of rejection at some point in our career - that bruised ego, the heartfelt disappointment, the feeling of deflation, confidence dented. But more often than not, rejection can be flipped on it’s head and become a hugely positive learnin...