Jo Wynn-Carter – Retail Expert, Place Consultant & Independent Business Specialist
30 years in retail, from shop floor to boardroom. Jo Wynn-Carter founded Retail Inspired after running her own London boutique and leading ground-breaking high street regeneration projects across Kent
High Street Health Has To Be A Shared Responsibility Independents create more than sales, they employ people, use local services, support suppliers and contribute to the local economy. They also support and collaborate with each other. Visit a shop and you might stop for coffee, meet a friend for lunch and you may discover a retailer next door. One fabulous business gives people another reason to visit another.
There is no avoiding the fact that many independent retailers are feeling the pressure right now with rising costs including increased National Insurance, higher business…
Are you working harder in your retail business but seeing less return? With rising costs, business rates changes and cautious customer spending, many independent retailers are feeling the pressure. This blog shares a practical 5-point plan to help you manage stock, protect cashflow and navigate Spring with more clarity and confidence.
If sales have felt inconsistent and the start of the year has left you working harder just to stand still, you’re not alone. With rising costs and ongoing economic pressure, many independent business owners are feeling stretched, not short on ideas, but short on time. This blog explores how simple AI can quietly support your business by easing the load and giving you back the space to focus on what really matters.
As the fairy lights flicker into shop windows and the festive playlists start to creep back, the Golden Quarter that all important October to December stretch officially begins. But 2025 isn’t a typical retail year.
