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Retail Insights: Trends, Tips & Strategies for Success

Discover the latest retail trends, expert advice, actionable resources, and data insights to grow your business.
From industry updates to practical strategies, we’re here to help you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of retail.

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Future-Proof Your Beauty Business with Pinterest Predicts

“What’s trending?” is the eternal question in the social media landscape. Viral audios, dance challenges, and slick transition effects dominate platforms like Instagram and TikTok. But let’s ...

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The Power of Awards: Unlocking Business Growth and Personal Recognition

Awards. The mere mention of them can evoke a range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, even a touch of dread. But beyond the glitz and glamour, business awards offer a wealth of benefits that extend far...

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Shopify Store Audit Checklist for UK High Street Shops

In today’s competitive retail environment, having a well-optimised Shopify store isn’t just a nice to have, it’s essential. For UK high street shops, your online store is an opportunity to compl...

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Clare Bailey Joins the ISP Board: A New Chapter for The Retail Champion

If you’re looking for a retail expert who’s as sharp as a tailored suit and as dynamic as a Black Friday sale, look no further than Clare Bailey, aka The Retail Champion. Clare’s latest accolade...

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The Heart of Retail: Why Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter

Happy employees lead to happy customers—it’s that simple, says Zana. When employees feel supported and valued, they’re more likely to create positive, meaningful interactions with customers. The...

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Mastering the Art of Saying No: A Guide for Business Owners

Running a small business is one of the most rewarding yet challenging endeavours anyone can undertake. Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling multiple responsibilities, managing a small team, or work...

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Unlocking the Potential of Your Shopify Store

For many small UK businesses, the high street is their heart and soul, but in today’s fast-changing retail landscape, relying solely on bricks-and-mortar sales simply isn’t enough. Diversifying in...

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How Small Retailers Can Thrive in 2025: Adapting to an Evolving High Street

The UK’s high streets have faced significant challenges in recent years, with 2024 seeing over 13,000 stores closing their doors for good. Rising costs, reduced financial support, and shifting consu...

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Gym Operations Case Study

Transforming Gym Operations: How The Retail Champion Helped a National Fitness Chain Get Fit for the Future...

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Best UK retail consultants

At The Retail Champion, we’re more than just a team – we’re a powerhouse of retail expertise. We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a creative sole trader looking to ...

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How to Create Social Media Content 5-Day Approach

If you've ever tried to sit down and create all your content in one big block of time, you've probably felt overwhelmed, distracted, or just plain bored. It's something I hear from my c...

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How to become a Go-To Industry Expert

When Clare Bailey, also known as The Retail Champion, was asked to appear on a show Aldi how do they really do it? for Channel5 she had no idea that it would be snapped up by Netflix and turned into 2...

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Boost Your Business with Google Business Profile Optimisation

If you're a small business looking to stand out in today's competitive market, having a well-optimised Google Business Profile (GBP) could be your secret weapon. Formerly known as "Goog...

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The Ultimate SEO & E-Commerce Jargon Buster

In the bustling world of e-commerce and digital marketing, you’re constantly bombarded with acronyms, jargon, and technical terms that can feel like a foreign language. But understanding these terms...

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What to Do if You Lose Access to Your Business Social Media Pages

Losing access to your social media accounts can feel like being locked out of your own shop on a busy Saturday morning. For small businesses, where every like, share, and comment matters, this kind of...

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Why Recommending on LinkedIn is a Great Idea (and How to Do It Right!)

LinkedIn is more than just an online CV or a place to showcase your professional achievements. It’s a powerful networking tool where connections, recommendations, and testimonials can significantly ...

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