Clare Joiner

Clare Joiner is a seasoned professional in product buying and merchandise planning with extensive experience in the retail sector. Currently serving as Head of Product Buying at Crocus.co.uk since January 2023, Clare has previously held various leadership positions at Cox & Cox from April 2015 to January 2023, including Head of Buying & Merchandising, Head of Merchandising, Senior Merchandiser, and Merchandiser. Prior experience includes a role as Trainee Merchandiser at Primark Stores Limited and as Merchandise Planner at Truworths, where Clare honed skills in sales forecasting, range planning, and supplier relationship management. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics from Rhodes University and foundational education from St Marys DSG in South Africa.