The Renaissance of Local Independents
We’re currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times for retail, with consumers spending less and retailers juggling excess stock and rising…
Strategies to Enhance Customer Experience in the Golden Quarter
We’ve explored customer experience in our previous posts, but this years uncertainties around the the ‘golden quarter’ presents a huge opportunity for businesses in retail…
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Navigating The New Retail Landscape
As retailers continue to navigate the new retail landscape post pandemic after experiencing more than two years of constant interruptions, we are supporting businesses in…
Capitalise on Social Media Channels
It is vital now more than ever before that businesses keep the innovative communication going through social media platforms and take advantage of local marketing campaigns to reach a wider audience both locally and from new visitors to their high streets.
Local Authorities buy Shopping Centres as Retailers Struggle
As major stakeholders in their towns Local Authorities have come under increasing pressure to support their high streets and invest in property to halt the decline of our town centres. Who better to revitalise and inject a sense of community spirit and take the steps needed to reinvigorate failing high streets?
Creating a Seamless Customer Experience is Vital in 2019
High streets are under going dramatic changes and will continue to evolve in the next decade. Shopping as we know it is changing too and becoming 'experience' driven. We have witnessed this in the last decade with the rise of pop up shops, and more places where you visit to try out new activities that are not always purchase driven - building brand loyalty.
Pop-up Retail to Permanent Shops
Pop up retail allows local businesses to combine their presence online with a physical store environment, and by connecting the two gives valuable insight into customer shopping habits and drives much needed footfall to town centres.
How do Shopping Centres remain Relevant?
How can shopping centres make a difference and remain relevant in an ever competitive retail environment? Firstly they can offer shorter term leases where they…
Inspirational Bedford Indies Bucking the Trend
What this town centre has achieved following the very first pop up shop, Bedpop resonates with projects I delivered. With storytelling being an integral part of a town or brand's strategy - Bedford does this incredibly well with the support of the local businesses, stakeholders including the local authority and the quality publications including The Bedford Clanger, Bedford Independent.
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