Retail Expert Speaker
Book Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion
Looking for a retail expert speaker who brings real-world experience to your event?
Clare Bailey is a UK retail expert, keynote speaker, media commentator and author with decades of experience across retail, consulting and technology. She brings practical insight, commercial credibility and a straight-talking style to conferences, leadership events, retail expos and corporate audiences.
From changing consumer behaviour and the future of the high street to digital innovation, customer experience and retail strategy, Clare’s talks are tailored to the audience and the issues that matter to them.
Whether you’re running a business conference, retail expo, leadership summit or after-dinner event, Clare delivers impact. Not fluff. With decades of hands-on experience and regular slots on BBC, Sky, Channel 5, Bloomberg, and more, Clare brings commercial credibility, clear insights, and a dash of wit to every stage she steps on.
Why Clare Bailey as Your Retail Keynote Speaker?
Clare is trusted by boards, brands and broadcasters to talk retail trends, high street transformation, consumer behaviour, digital innovation, and what it actually takes to thrive in a shifting landscape. Her speaking style is informative, engaging and full of takeaways that audiences remember long after the coffee break.
Retail Keynote Topics
Retail Trends & Strategy
What changing retail markets, technology and consumer behaviour mean for businesses and leaders.
The Future of the High Street
How changing consumer behaviour, technology and the role of physical stores are reshaping the high street.
Customer Experience & Loyalty
Practical insight into creating experiences that attract customers and build lasting loyalty.
Business Growth & Omnichannel Success
How businesses can connect physical and digital channels while staying commercially focused.
Supply Chain & Retail Resilience
The operational challenges retailers face and how businesses can respond to a changing environment.
Who Books Clare Bailey?
Clare speaks to audiences across retail, business and entrepreneurship, from industry conferences and trade events to corporate leadership programmes and business forums.
She can tailor sessions for:
- Retail conferences and exhibitions
- Corporate events and leadership teams
- Trade associations and membership organisations
- High-street and town-centre events
- Business and entrepreneur conferences
- Retail teams and senior executives
- Universities and business schools
Seen On:
Trusted By:
Amazon | SAP | Currys | M&S | Argos | O2 | Compare the Market | SumUp | Axa | Barclaycard
A Voice for Entrepreneurs & Women in Business
Clare has lived the juggle. As a founder, consultant, and mum, she shares relatable, motivational insights on leadership, work-life balance, and building a business that works for you. Her sessions on female entrepreneurship, resilience and real-world business lessons are practical, relatable and designed to inspire action.
More Than a Speaker
Clare also supports events beyond keynote speaking, bringing structure, energy and audience engagement to different event formats.
- Conference Chair – Keeps the programme moving and the audience engaged.
- Panel Moderator – Guides discussion and brings out useful insights.
- Workshop Host – Interactive sessions focused on practical challenges.
- After-Dinner Speaker – Real stories, insight and humour.
- Guest Lecturer / Webinar – Tailored sessions for organisations and online audiences.
- Retail Training – Practical training and workshops for retail teams.
Media Commentator & Campaign Collaborator
You’ve probably heard her on Radio 4, seen her on the BBC, or read her quotes in The Guardian, Retail Week or The Telegraph. Clare is regularly called on for expert analysis across consumer news, retail insights and brand campaigns. Brands like Amazon, SumUp, MoneySuperMarket and Barclaycard trust her to deliver credibility and cut-through.
Why Book Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion?
- Real retail experience — decades working across retail, consulting and technology.
- Practical insight — useful takeaways audiences can apply.
- Tailored to the audience — content can be adapted to the event and objectives.
- Experienced communicator — regular media commentator.
- Flexible formats — keynote, chair, panel, workshop, webinar and after-dinner speaking.
What Event Organisers Say
Book Clare Bailey for Your Event
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