Features
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Jan- 2025 -8 January
Blomma Beauty: Where natural skincare meets experiential retail
Karen MacDonald, owner of natural beauty retailer Blomma Beauty, has created a vibrant haven for natural and organic skincare enthusiasts in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard. Her journey from retail buying to founding a unique experiential store is a testament to the power of persistence, adaptability, and a…
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8 January
Revitalising London’s high streets: a BID’s vision for retail
The significance of bricks-and-mortar experiences remains paramount. Steve Medway, CEO of Knightsbridge Partnership and King’s Road Partnership, two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), is reshaping some of London’s most iconic areas. With decades of experience in retail and BID management, Medway shares valuable insights into the challenges, strategies, and future of…
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3 January
How to transform the world of cross-border e-commerce
In today’s interconnected world, cross-border e-commerce has become the lifeline for retailers looking to expand their markets, but the journey is often fraught with logistical, technological, and financial challenges. For Tony Preedy, Managing Director of Fruugo, simplifying this complex puzzle is the mission. Speaking to Talking Shop, Preedy shared how…
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Dec- 2024 -27 December
Understanding the shopping habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Beano Brain
Understanding younger generations—their habits, preferences, and influences—is the key to future-proofing brands. Few are more adept at unearthing these insights than Helenor Gilmour, director of insights and strategy at kids insight consultancy Beano Brain. Drawing on decades of experience in marketing and consumer behavior, Gilmour has spearheaded strategies that connect…
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23 December
Faire’s Charlotte Broadbent on making wholesale accessible
In an era where independent retailers face growing challenges, Faire, a global online wholesale marketplace, has emerged as a transformative force. Led in the UK by Charlotte Broadbent, Faire is redefining the traditional wholesale model by providing small businesses with tools, access, and a platform previously reserved for large corporations.…
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20 December
Lex Deak on how Basket is revolutionising e-commerce and reshaping consumer habits
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, few ideas seem destined to stand the test of time. Yet Lex Deak, the founder of Basket, may have cracked the code. A self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” Deak’s innovative app is designed to make online shopping more intuitive, efficient, and personal. In a candid conversation,…
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18 December
Becoming a heritage brand of the future
For Jessica Hanley, founder of Piglet in Bed, building a brand was always the goal. Inspired by the shifting ways brands were communicating with consumers, Hanley identified a gap in the homewares market: a need for products that reflected modern lifestyles—beautiful, sustainable, and effortlessly authentic. Combining creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit,…
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18 December
Are postcodes the ‘new cookies’?
There’s little doubt many retail marketers let out a deep sigh of relief when Google U-turned on phasing out third party cookies on Chrome. This was, after all, a reprieve from the uncertainties of a cookie-less future. Let’s face it though, while cookies might offer a familiar comfort blanket, they…
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13 December
Taylor & Hart’s CEO on how retailers can disrupt fragmented markets
Nikolay Piriankov, CEO of bespoke jeweller Taylor & Hart, has always known how to seize an opportunity. From launching entrepreneurial ventures in his high school days to leading an innovative jewellery company, his story is one of hustle, risk, and reinvention. Here, Piriankov reflects on his early entrepreneurial spirit, the…
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13 December
Plinc’s Stuart Russell on AI and personalised retail marketing
In an era of constant transformation, staying relevant to customers while achieving business objectives is no small feat for retailers. Stuart Russell, chief strategy officer at Plinc, has built a career solving this puzzle. His experience in customer marketing spans over two decades, touching industries as diverse as gaming, travel,…
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