Build Your Retail Career or Brand with Confidence

Expert-led courses, consultancy, and resources for retail professionals and emerging brands.
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Download Our Free Retail Buying & Planning Guide

Understand the key differences between Retail Buying and Planning to find the right career path and enhance your skills.
  • Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of Retail Buyers and Retail Planners
  • Breaks down the key skills, strengths, and career pathways for each role
  • Helps you identify which path aligns best with your interests and goals
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Our Courses

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Explore our online courses designed to support your growth in retail buying and planning.

Consultancy & Mentorship

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Whether you’re starting a brand or tackling complex retail challenges, we provide tailored consultancy and mentorship to help you make smarter decisions.

Retail Buying & Planning Support

Guidance on buying strategies, planning fundamentals, stock management, and decision-making aligned with commercial goals.

Small Brand & Business Support

Support for emerging brands across product planning, range structure, pricing, and operational challenges.

Career Development & Upskilling

Mentorship for individuals looking to grow, transition roles, or strengthen key skills within the retail industry.

Why Choose Next Gen Retail

With over 20 years of combined experience working with leading brands in Australia and overseas, we bring practical, real-world insights to help you grow in your retail career or business.

Customer Reviews

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See what our customers have to say about our training programs!

Emma Collins

Assistant Buyer
These courses gave me a clear understanding of buying and planning that I never got at university. Everything was explained in a practical, easy-to-follow way, and I finally feel confident talking about margins, forecasts, and stock decisions at work.

Jake Turner

Buying & Merchandising Graduate
As someone new to buying and planning, I found these courses incredibly accessible. The real-world examples made everything click, and it helped me feel much more prepared for interviews and entry-level roles in retail.

Sophie Reynolds

Founder- Independent Womenswear Brand
The consultancy support from Next Gen Retail was invaluable. They helped me understand my numbers, plan stock more effectively, and avoid costly mistakes. I left feeling confident and in control of my business decisions..

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