CALLING ALL INDEPENDENT SHOP OWNERS...
Autumn Fair and SaveTheHighStreet.org teamed up to launch The Retail Makeover Mission – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to supercharge two independent shops with expert help, investment and industry-wide exposure.
The competition is now closed – but stay tuned! We'll be releasing the details of our winners soon.
THE COMPETITION: OUR PRIZE DRAW
A Complete Business Transformation Package – Worth Over £10,000!
Two successful retailers will each receive:
- Personal Retail Expert Task Team – Industry-leading specialists provided 20+ hours of intensive, hands-on mentoring directly in their stores
- £1,000 Buying Budget – New investment to elevate their product range with expert guidance on high-impact selections
- Store Makeover Budget – Professional transformation of their space with hands-on visual merchandising support
- VIP Trade Show Experience – Premium access to Autumn Fair with travel and accommodation included, plus exclusive networking opportunities
- 3 Months’ Access to Thriver – The AI copilot for high street entrepreneurs
- Industry-Wide PR & Marketing Exposure – Professional coverage and branded assets showcasing their transformation journey
WHO WE LOOKED FOR
We searched for two ambitious independent retailers who were ready to take their businesses to the next level. Whether they faced challenges or simply wanted to elevate already successful stores, our expert team crafted tailored plans for each unique situation.
We celebrated independent retailers who were:
- Ready for change and excited to embrace new opportunities
- Passionate about growth—whether overcoming challenges or achieving new heights
- Willing to showcase their businesses and share their journeys
- Committed to working with our expert team to achieve real results
KEY DATES
- Entries open: June 10th
- Competition closes: June 29th
- Meeting the expert Task team: Week July 7th
- Filming store transformations: July 15 & 16th
- VIP buying experience at Autumn Fair: September 7-10th
Your business deserves this investment. We've assembled the tools, the team, and the expertise. Now we just need YOU.
Just a few quick questions to get to know your business – the entry can be completed in 5 mins!
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
We're now following the makeover journeys of our two winners. We’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes content, tools and resources to help all retailers grow—plus details on how to book 1-2-1 sessions at Autumn Fair.
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EVERYBODY’S A WINNER
We supported the entire independent retail community – not just our winners. Every retailer who entered received a FREE retail health check and 14 days of personalised support on Thriver (HelloThriver.com).
OUR EXPERT TASK TEAM
Think "Changing Rooms" for retail – but with measurable results.
Our handpicked team of industry leaders rolled up their sleeves and worked directly with retailers to create lasting transformation in areas such as:
- Visual merchandising and store design
- Customer experience and flow optimisation
- Marketing and customer loyalty
- Operations and efficiency
- Buying strategies and product curation
- Branding and digital presence
What Independent Retail Really Needs
Independent retailers are the backbone of Britain's high streets, but we know you're facing unprecedented challenges.
At Autumn Fair, we're committed to understanding the real pressures you're dealing with so we can drive positive change for the industry. Your insights will help us advocate for policy changes, develop better support services, and amplify your voice to government and industry leaders.
This survey takes less than 5 minutes, but your answers could influence the future of independent retail.
By entering the survey, (a) you acknowledge and agree that any personal data you supply in the course of the survey may be processed in line with our privacy policy and (b) you agree that we may publish anonymised responses of your answers.
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