The Creative Combining Of Content And Commerce
The Creative Combining Of Content And Commerce As digital and social platforms have continually matured and as our use and dependence on them has grown, we’ve seen incredible advances made in the democratisation of retail. Through ever-evolving interactions of apps and the wide accessibility of online tools, we’re now at a point where commerce and […]
How can retailers thrive in the virtual world?
How can retailers thrive in the virtual world The internet, and by extension retail, has come a long way since 1983. From the first tentative purchases made over dial-up to today’s lightning-fast one-click purchases made on the go, the speed at which e-commerce has grown has not only been exceptionally fast but the retail industry’s […]
Pricing And Profitability In The Era Of Rising Costs
Pricing And Profitability In The Era Of Rising Costs If you’re not already feeling the pinch yourself, you’re no doubt aware from the news that the cost of living is increasing across the board. From household energy through to groceries, as well as the seemingly exponential rise of fuel costs, the hike in national insurance contributions […]
Classics, Candles, Community And Circularity With Thalia Caddy Of Wild Books
Classics, Candles, Community And Circularity With Thalia Caddy Of Wild Books In episode 81 of The Resilient Retail Game Plan, I speak to Thalia Caddy. As a theatre manager hit hard by the pandemic, Thalia wanted to create opportunities for the moments of escapism that were all but stripped from the national playhouses by numerous […]
Recommerce With Wilson Griffin and Karin Dillie of Recurate
Recommerce With Wilson Griffin and Karin Dillie of Recurate Charity shops and thrift stores have been firm fixtures of the modern retail space since at least the 1950’s and primarily second-hand product websites like eBay and Craigslist are now both running into their mid-twenties – resale is certainly not a new phenomenon, but it’s in […]
What Does Success Look Like In 2022?
What Does Success Look Like In 2022? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there’s no silver bullet when it comes to creating a successful product business, but we can look at industry stories, review the data and trace trends to help us sketch out a bit of a roadmap for each […]
Making Plans For Uncertain Times
Making Plans For Uncertain Times One question I get a lot, and one that’s certainly become much more pertinent in the last few years, is “Why bother making plans when things are so uncertain?” Even without the wildcard of a global pandemic, the retail landscape is constantly changing and does so at a dramatic pace […]
Slow Marketing, Social Enterprise And The Personal Touch With Charlotte Pearce
Slow Marketing, Social Enterprise And The Personal Touch With Charlotte Pearce As business owners, and in a world that seems to be evolving at an ever-increasing pace, the convenience, reach and speed that today’s marketing tools afford us is very appealing – but the bigger question is: are they effective? As customers, it can often […]
Charitable Giving And Purpose-Led Product Businesses with Veronica Bamford-Deane
Charitable Giving And Purpose-Led Product Businesses with Veronica Bamford-Deane Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today marks one of the US’s biggest holidays, as well as the eve of one of the biggest retail events of the year: Black Friday. Historically a day for bagging unbelievable bargains, the consensus on this massive shopping event has shifted somewhat in […]
Real-life Retail With Club Members Rani, Annabelle and Emily
Real-life Retail With Club Members Rani, Annabelle and Emily Whether this is your first festive sales season or you’re a Christmas retail veteran there’ll always be challenges to overcome and surprises you didn’t anticipate. Everyone’s business is different and operates with its own set of rules and idiosyncrasies, which means even with the best direction […]
What Does Black Friday Mean For Your Business?
What Does Black Friday Mean For Your Business? Since originating in the United States, and developed as a major sales stimulus event based around Thanksgiving, Black Friday has since migrated to many other economies around the globe where businesses offer a wide range of deals and discounts for a limited time, effectively marking the beginning […]
Anxiety-Reducing Accounting with Rachel Martin
Anxiety-Reducing Accounting with Rachel Martin Managing finances can prove to be a major source of anxiety for many business owners. From trying to navigate the maze of bureaucracy that is self-employment to juggling multiple income streams, there’s a lot to keep track of, and the last thing you need is to get caught out come […]
Spreading Happiness with John’s Crazy Socks
Spreading Happiness with John’s Crazy Socks Consumers are thinking more about how they connect and relate to their purchases than ever before – from shopping small and local to seeking out products that align with their values. As a consequence, it is truly encouraging to see such a large rise in the number of purpose-driven […]
Consumer Personalization with Michael Osborne
Consumer Personalization with Michael Osborne If there’s one advantage of being a small business over mainstream retailers, it’s the personal touch and connection you can foster between you and your customers – when you’re the one making the products, fielding customer questions and organising deliveries, closer proximity to your buyers is baked into the very […]
How Can You Maximise Your Efficiency?
How Can You Maximise Your Efficiency? With just under 100 days left until Christmas Day, I’ve got my festive fingers crossed that with a little help from The Resilient Retail Game plan you’re feeling well prepared for the busy Christmas sales season. If you’ve got your stock levels sorted and your marketing scheduled now is […]
5 Books That Have Made An Impact On Me And My Business
5 Books That Have Made An Impact On Me And My Business In my first solo episode in three and a half months and as a break from my Xmas content, I thought I’d spend this podcast sharing with you the five books that have made an impact on me and my business. You can […]
