I have nearly 30 years’ experience as footwear buyer, having started my career at Damart in Bingley buying slippers I have been with N Brown now for 22 years. I have bought both men’s and ladies footwear in this time as well as multiple brands. As senior buyer now I have two other buyers report into me. In my time at N Brown I have helped establish us as market leaders in wide fitting footwear. Working closely with both design and QA I help develop various USP’s including high leg boots in upto 5 calf width fittings and shoes in E, EEE and EEEEE. I have also been involved in exclusive styles and fittings with brands and have extensive experience of both Far East and Indian factories as well as European sourcing