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Published: 2-Apr-2015

Cosmetics Business speaks to Kate James, Head of Beauty Buying at QVC UK, about all things buying

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QVC has grown into a global, multi-channel beauty powerhouse, and Kate James, Head of Beauty Buying at QVC UK, is at the centre. Here, she lets us behind the scenes.

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