Lucy Matthewson

International Trade Consultant in buying and range development, strategic planning & sourcing. I am a highly experienced Buyer across multiple categories including Horticulture, Ambient and Fresh; through both bricks & mortar and e-commerce channels. Core skills include Negotiation, Strategic and Brand Development; creating Sustainable, Profitable, value and volume growth for the business. Uniquely positioned to provide a detailed insider perspective on how buyers think, what they are looking for and deliver advice on how to fit in and adapt succinctly with a retailer's on-line and off-line business model. Through these key skills I provide advice on supermarket and e-commerce retailing and the food & horticulture industry. Sharing my knowledge to help clients develop their businesses, as well as working to strategically build their assortments to drive profitable sales for their company.