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CALLING ALL INDEPENDENT SHOP OWNERS... 

Autumn Fair and SaveTheHighStreet.org have teamed up to launch The Retail Makeover Mission – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to supercharge your shop with expert help, investment and industry-wide exposure. 

 

ENTER THE COMPETITION

WHAT YOU COULD WIN

A Complete Business Transformation Package – Worth Over £10,000! 

Two successful retailers will each receive:

  • Personal Retail Expert Task Team - Industry-leading specialists providing 20+ hours of intensive, hands-on mentoring directly in your store
  • Dedicated £1,000 Buying Budget - New investment to elevate your product range with expert guidance on high-impact selections
  • Store Makeover Budget - Professional transformation of your space with hands-on visual merchandising support
  • VIP Trade Show Experience - Premium access to Autumn Fair with travel and accommodation included as well as exclusive networking opportunities 
  • 3 Months’ Access to Thriver - The AI copilot for high street entrepreneurs, brought to you by SaveTheHighStreet.org
  • Industry-Wide PR & Marketing Exposure - Professional coverage and branded assets to showcase your transformation journey

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're searching for two ambitious independent retailers who are ready to take their business to the next level. Whether you're facing challenges that need solving or simply want to elevate your already successful store, we have the right team to create the perfect plan for your unique situation. 

We want to celebrate ambitious independent retailers who are:

  • Ready for change and excited to embrace new opportunities
  • Passionate about growth whether solving challenges or reaching new heights
  • Willing to showcase their business and share their journey
  • Committed to working with our expert team to achieve their goals

 

 

KEY DATES

 

  • Entries open: June 10th
  • Competition closes: June 29th
  • Meet your expert Task team: Week July 7th
  • Film your store transformation: 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!
 

ENTER NOW

 

 

EVERYBODY’S A WINNER

We’re committed to supporting the entire independent retail community - not just our winners - so every retailer who enters will get a FREE retail ‘health check’ and 14-days of personalised business support on Thriver (HelloThriver.com).

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OUR EXPERT TASK TEAM

Imagine top retail professionals stepping into your store to transform your business – like ‘Changing Rooms’ for retail, with real transformation and real results. 

 

Our handpicked task team includes specialists in:

 

  • 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

 

These aren't just consultants – they're industry leaders who will roll up their sleeves and work directly with you in your store to create lasting change. 

 

VIEW THE TASK TEAM

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