Dweet
Dweet

Ruth Hague

Buying, Merchandise and Project Planning
About

I am a dynamic and results-driven individual with over 17 years experience in retail and buying, across various merchandise categories and price architectures. Building diverse skills as a merchant, with strong client relationships and leading high performing teams. Adept at developing and implementing strategic plans to maximise profitability and market share.

Previous Brands
Hague.House
Copra - Cosmetic & Perfumery Retailers Association
Voisins Department Store Ltd
Harrods
Work Experience
Director
Sep ‘24 - Now
Hague.House

Elevating & Curating Excellence| Buying & Merchandise Consultancy| Tailored Assortments| Project Management| Brand Expansion

Vice Chairman & Director
Sep ‘21 - Sep ‘24
Copra - Cosmetic & Perfumery Retailers Association

Head of Buying & Product
Sep ‘20 - Sep ‘24
Voisins Department Store Ltd

Buying Manager Womenswear & Activewear
Jan ‘17 - Sep ‘20
Voisins Department Store Ltd

Buyer - Childrenswear
May ‘15 - Jan ‘17
Harrods

Buyer Ekocyle concept/Assistant Buyer Furniture
Nov ‘13 - May ‘15
Harrods

Assistant Buyer Beauty
Aug ‘10 - Nov ‘13
Harrods

Languages
English - Native
Recommendations
Stewart Mancey
Direct manager - GMM Furniture, Toys, Tech, Harrods
Nov 2013 - May 2015

I worked directly with Ruth when she was in my buying team across multiple categories at Harrods and enjoyed an excellent working relationship with her at all times. I personally hand picked Ruth for the Ekocycle project because I knew I could rely on her to deliver across all aspects of a very challenging project - Ruth did not disappoint, delivering time and time again for the good of the business. I very much enjoyed my time working with Ruth and would relish the opportunity to do so again. Anyone bringing Ruth into their team will gain a dynamic, enthusiastic, strategic and commercial leader who will always work to drive success. Ruth is also a popular, fun personality who brings great enthusiasm to everything she sets her mind to. I have a great deal of respect for Ruth and would highly recommend her to anyone.

Education & Training
The University of Sheffield
‘04 - ‘07
Bachelor's Degree
London, UK