A buying plan for the whole range.

A retail range is rarely produced by one factory. Keep specifications, quantities and delivery windows aligned across suppliers so the assortment can be reviewed and replenished as one plan.

YOUR BUYING PRIORITIES

Build the plan around your channel.

Build a coordinated multi-category range and keep your order organised across suppliers.

Range consistency

Use common colour references, packing standards and carton identification across related products.

Order visibility

Track readiness by supplier and SKU so buying and shipment decisions use the same information.

Reorder control

Keep approved references, packing revisions and quantity records available for the next order.

YOUR RETAIL BUYING PLAN

How the work comes together.

Coordinate kitchenware, storage and seasonal gifts through one assortment plan. Track sample approval and production readiness by SKU, then use a shared record to decide which products are ready to ship, which need further work and which require a revised deadline.

THE FIRST CONVERSATION

Bring the details that affect the order.

BEFORE THE WORK STARTS

Agree who does what.

Record the tasks, approval responsibilities and reporting format. Review sampling, inspection, testing and transport costs separately where applicable.

THE PROJECT PATH

From a brief to a shipment record.

Define the brief

Product references, quantity, market and the version you need.

Review & approve

Compare suppliers and approve the sample and packing.

Follow the order

Record production milestones, checks and open issues.

Prepare shipment

Reconcile suppliers, SKUs, cartons and the handover.

BUILD THE ASSORTMENT

Plan products at SKU level.

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Plan products at SKU level.
Buying decision	Information to prepare	Practical effect
Core & optional lines	List essential SKUs and acceptable alternatives.	Helps assess whether a late product makes the range incomplete.
Retail price position	Target buying basis, sales channel and packing expectations.	Keeps supplier comparisons aligned with the intended shelf presentation.
Quantity split	Units by size, colour and design rather than a single range total.	Exposes minimums and uneven supplier requirements early.
Receiving format	Single-SKU or mixed cartons, inner packs, labels and barcode map.	Makes the order usable for your warehouse and store allocation.
Reorder plan	Required consistency, reference sample and expected repeat quantities.	Creates a basis for comparing repeat supply without assuming permanent stock.

THREE COMMON RANGE DECISIONS

Buy for the shelf and the receiving dock.

A new seasonal collection

Work backward from the shelf date and identify the items needed to make the display complete. Approve palette, pack formats and SKU labels early. Set a decision date for substitutions rather than adding an unreviewed product when a supplier is late.

An everyday replenishment range

Keep the approved specification, packaging and sample references for each repeat item. Ask the supplier to confirm any changes to materials, process or pack count. A familiar item name does not establish that the new production matches the previous order.

A mixed-category shipment

Prepare one assortment map while retaining supplier-level records. Check how cartons will be identified by product, colour and size. Consolidation should preserve the information the receiving team needs, especially when cartons are allocated to several stores.

COORDINATED COLLECTIONS

A coordinated kitchen-and-home collection.

A shared neutral palette can connect mugs, storage baskets and cushion covers into a cohesive wholesale collection. Review samples together while keeping material, dimensions and packing approvals separate for each product. Confirm the quantity split and identify which lines can sell independently if another item is delayed.

Compare master-carton dimensions as well as product prices, especially for bulky baskets and fragile ceramics. Before the shipment is released, reconcile SKU counts, artwork versions and carton marks with the assortment map. Keep the approved references for future reorder comparisons.

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