Retail Champion | Supporting Place Makers to Build Thriving Communities

The Retail Champion specialises in helping local place makers identify, understand, and address the challenges and opportunities within their towns, high streets, and communities. With a deep understanding of place management and retail consultancy, we provide the insights and strategies needed to inform effective place-making strategies and drive meaningful transformation.

Our process begins with thorough audits, which can include both desktop research and on-site visits to assess a location’s unique assets, challenges, and opportunities. From understanding footfall patterns and retail performance to evaluating public spaces and infrastructure, our audits provide a comprehensive view of the location's current state.

Engaging with stakeholders is at the core of what we do. We work closely with local businesses, community groups, organisations, and residents to capture their aspirations and uncover the barriers they face. This collaboration enables us to identify priorities for developing the economic, social, and financial prosperity of the place. To achieve this, we utilise a range of stakeholder engagement methods tailored to the community’s needs, including:

Public meetings to foster open discussion.
Workshops and focus groups to explore specific challenges.
One-on-one interviews to gain in-depth insights.
Online surveys for broad input.
Interactive tools to encourage engagement and innovation.

Once our audit and stakeholder engagement are complete, our team of expert place managers collaborates with place makers to create actionable, results-focused strategies. These action plans are designed to promote economic growth, enhance community well-being, and revitalise local areas.

Whether you’re looking to boost high street vitality, create sustainable economic opportunities, or build a stronger sense of community, The Retail Champion is here to help. Our expertise in retail consultancy, stakeholder engagement, and place-making ensures that we deliver solutions tailored to the unique needs of your location.

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