Lara Malone

Trainee Assistant Buyer @Matalan

Liverpool, GB

Currently working within Matalan’s dynamic multi-product team, supporting buying functions across key categories including Leisure, Souluxe (Matalan’s activewear brand), Leggings, and Licensed ranges.My role involves:• Supporting the end-to-end buying process from trend research to product development• Managing sample coordination and product tracking across multiple ranges• Working closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and product quality• Assisting in trading decisions through regular sales analysis and competitor benchmarking• Collaborating with design, merchandising, and marketing teams to bring commercial, on-brand products to lifeI’m passionate about product, customer insight, and developing ranges that reflect both style and value.

The University of Salford

Fashion/Apparel Design