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What River Island’s Survival Means for Britain’s High Streets
12 Aug 2025 Mica S FosterOnce a staple of the British high street, River Island has in recent years found itself squeezed from all sides. Rising costs, wavering consumer confidence, and the relentless growth of online fast fa ... -
Bold Prints, British Roots: Meet ModeAbode
23 Jul 2025We sat down with Rhianna Miller, the CEO, founder, and creative force behind ModeAbode—a British, family-run lifestyle brand known for blending vintage charm with modern design sensibility. Since laun ... -
10 Key Principles of Visual Merchandising for Retailers
15 Jul 2025 Sarah Manning, Visual Merchandising Courses & ConsultancySarah Manning, a seasoned Visual Merchandising Specialist with over 25 years' experience in the luxury and high street retail sectors, shares her expert insights into effective visual merchandising st ... -
Meet the Winners of the Retail Makeover Mission!
10 Jul 2025 Mica S FosterAfter an incredible response from independent retailers all across the UK, we’re excited to reveal the two winners of our Retail Makeover Mission competition: OSO Fashion Boutique in Salisbury and Tab ... -
A Boost for Britain’s Indies: The Retail Makeover Mission
24 Jun 2025 Mica S FosterRunning an independent shop often means wearing countless hats. There’s always stock to manage, customers to serve, and a hundred other daily demands. But what if a helping hand – and a significant in ... -
How to Tell Your Brand Story Through Display and Merchandising
17 Jun 2025 Mica S FosterStep into a beautifully curated shop, and something almost magical happens. You feel it before you think it—a kind of silent invitation that sparks curiosity and welcomes you to explore. The mood, the ... -
10 Game-Changing Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Sales!
12 Jun 2025 Mica S FosterRunning a small or indie retail business comes with its own unique mix of creativity, passion and challenge. With so many shifts in customer behaviour and ever evolving retail trends, having a smart, ... -
Cyber Attacks in Retail: How to Protect Your Business
04 Jun 2025 Mica S FosterIn recent weeks, the UK retail sector has faced a series of significant cyber attacks, highlighting the urgent need for businesses of all sizes to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. Most recentl ... -
How One St Albans Boutique Is Rewriting the Rules of Retail
03 Jun 2025 Fran ListerAward-winning fashion boutique, The Dressing Room, just turned 20, and this milestone is about so much more than just clothes. Their birthday bash was a masterclass on how to thrive in a retail landsc ... -
Celebrating Excellence at The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025 – A Night to Remember
19 May 2025 Felicity HarrisThe Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025 took place on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the iconic Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. As part of The Gift Awards, this prestigious event celebrates excellence in the ... -
The Faire Forecast: What To Buy For Your Shop in 2025
20 Mar 2025 Charlotte BroadbentJoin Charlotte Broadbent live on the Inspiring Retail Stage at Spring Fair, as she shares Faire's unparalleled global data and the latest trends from independent retailers. Learn how to leverage these ... -
Digital Product Passports
20 Mar 2025 Andrew XeniAndrew Xeni explores how Digital Product Passports are revolutionising retail through transparent, traceable connections between brands and consumers. Learn how these digital IDs are transforming supp ... -
A Fireside chat with Olivia Bowen and Keplin CEO Ray Mehra
20 Mar 2025 Olivia Bowen and Ray MehraJoin Keplin’s CEO, Ray Mehra, and leading influencer in the home and living space, Olivia Bowen, in a panel discussion led by journalist Lauretta Roberts from The Industry. Together, they’ll explore h ... -
SS26 Homeware and Outdoor Living Trends with BDA London
20 Mar 2025 Terrie Isaac“Evolving Households: Balancing acts and Waste-Nots”. Trendhub team’s SS26 Trend Presentation assesses evolving needs of global households and importance of discarded materials, resulting in reworked ... -
AW25/26 Homeware & Festive Celebrations Trends with BDA London
20 Mar 2025 Terrie Isaac, Head of Creative - Trendhub by BDA London.“From Modern Modular to Raw Minimal" Join Trendhub’s creatives on a journey through the intriguing AW25/26 world of Homeware and Festive trends. It’s a season of many contrasts, both minimal and plent ... -
Exceptional Shopper Experiences with Kantar
20 Mar 2025 David Wall and Ruth SymondsThrough in-depth analysis and real-world examples, David Wall and Ruth Symonds from Kantar will explore the importance of customer experience and marketing in achieving both short-term commercial impa ... -
Theo Paphitis: Small Businesses, Big Impact
20 Mar 2025 Theo PaphitisLauretta Roberts (The Industry) interviews Theo Paphitis live from the Inspiring retail stage at Spring Fair. Theo shares his views on how small business can thrive in the current landscape and the cu ... -
The Future of Sustainable Retail
20 Mar 2025 Steve ListerGet ready to be inspired by retailers who are already redefining sustainability in retail. Steve will explore the key strategies that drive sustainable retail success, from sustainable design and ethi ... -
Retail in Recovery: Navigating the Autumn Budget's Impact
12 May 2025 Mica S FosterSince the unveiling of the Autumn Budget, small business owners across the UK have found themselves recalibratingsome reluctantly, others with cautious optimism. It's a time of reckoning for many who ... -
Join the Zhejiang Virtual Play-Time'
03 Jul 2020Virtual Event 6-10th Jul If you are thinking about souring toys or looking for new toy product launches, come and join Play-Time' together from 6th -10th July with toy makers and manufacturers in Zhe ... -
As the customer journey continues to transform, with customers changing how, where and when they are making purchases, multichannel selling is becoming a key component of many retailer's strategies. T ...