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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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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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Maximising Profits: How Working with a Retail Business Consultancy Can Transform Your Shop

Are you a retail business owner struggling to maximise profits and stay ahead in this competitive market? Look no further. Retail business consultancy is the secret weapon that can transform your shop...

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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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Silent Selling In-Store: Creating an Aspirational Shopping Experience

Silent selling is the art of influencing customer decisions without direct interaction. In a retail setting, it’s the combination of visual merchandising, store layout, lighting, signage, and packag...

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How To Get Your Products Into Independent Retailers: A Step by Step Guide

Becoming a stockist for an independent retailer is a fantastic way to expand your brand’s reach, introduce your products to new customers, and boost your sales. However, independent retailers are in...

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People, Place, Purpose: Why Businesses Built on Values Stand the Test of Time

Following my recent presentation to the Co-op – In Conversation: People, Place, Purpose – I’ve been reflecting even more deeply on what makes a business truly sustainable in the long term. In to...

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