This week we speak to Diane Wehrle, the co-founder of retail footfall analytics firm Springboard. We discussed Diane’s journey, from founding Springboard in 2002 through to its acquisition by MRI Software in 2022, her thoughts on the changes in the retail industry in the intervening 20 years, and how some major retail chain failures are more about poor management than retail decline.

This week we're joined by Vix Leyton, Head of Content at Pepper.com and part-time stand-up comedian. We discuss her route into retail analytics, the big trends of 2023 and where the retail space is headed in 2024.

This week we spoke with husband-and-wife team Jenniffer Gearheart-Tang and Drake Gearheart, co-founders of Makeke, a shop entertainment app focusing on local retailers. We spoke about how they approach the challenge of successfully targeting Gen Z's shoppers, how Makeke acts as a counterweight to centralized big e-commerce outfits, and why they think local indie retailers will be a springboard for global app success. This episode is sponsored by...

This episode we're joined by Priya Chandé , Global Brand Director at the reusable period underwear brand WUKA. We talk about her extended time at L’Oreal and what she learned, her tips for securing investment as a startup and her plans for helping WUKA to evolve over the next few years.

In this episode we sit down with Priya Chande, the Global Brand Director at reusable period underwear brand WUKA. We discussed her extended time at L’Oreal and what she learned, her tips for securing investment as a startup and how she hopes WUKA will evolve in the future.

This episode we're joined by Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth, the Co-Founders of the UK’s first ever multi-charity shop - Charity Super.Mkt. We discussed the pair's unique and innovative approach to retail, the rise in second hand and social shopping and how they hope to develop the concept over the next few years.

This week we’re joined by Alok Ruia, director of the iconic SOCKSHOP. Alok talks about his journey from teaching to his current role today, the dynamics of working within a family business, and the ways in which SOCKSHOP has revitalised its brand and revolutionised the sock game.

This week we speak with Simon Bell, The Co-Founder and COO of premium vegan fashion marketplace - Immaculate Vegan. We discussed the ins and outs of running a marketplace platform, how to forge successful relationships with brands and the ever-growing vegan retail market.

This week we spoke with Felicity Gain, business development manager for Smile Science Harley Street. We spoke about her career as a buyer for Harrods, Sainsbury's and Superdrug, among others; what it's like having worked on both sides of the buyer/supplier relationship; and how AI, technology and the sustainability expectations of consumers are changing the cosmetics retail landscape. This episode is sponsored by Avalara: https://www.avalara.com/eu/en/index.html

This week we are joined by Anneka Wallington, the founder and CEO of social impact brand Recognised. We talked about the businesses’ unique origin story, how the powerful message behind the brand connects with customers and her top tips for running a successful pop-up. This episode is sponsored by Avalara: https://www.avalara.com/eu/en/index.html

This episode we meet Wizz Selvey, the founder of brand and retail strategy consultancy Wizz&Co. We discussed how she started her career in buying at the iconic department store Selfridges, some of the problems her retail clients encounter and what are some of the main trends at the forefront of retail today.

This week we're joined by Tanya Patel, the founder and CEO of both Lily & Ribbon and Chapter.London. Tanya talks about the importance of good supplier relationships, her hands-on approach to her companies, juggling two businesses alongside motherhood and championing women in retail.

This week we’re joined by Rosie Myers, founder of nope., a sustainable shampoo and conditioner bar company. Rosie tells us about the importance of connecting with customers, her long-standing passion for retail, and her own personal journey that inspired the birth of the company.

This episode we are joined by Claire Burrows, the founder of footwear brand Air & Grace. We talked about Claire’s difficulty in finding investment and her unusual solution, how she once had to make a mad dash to Portugal in order to pick up her stock in time to launch it at a consumer show and what advice she would give to others wanting to emulate her success.

This week we’re joined by Nancy Zeffman, Co-Founder of sustainable clothing brand Cucumber Clothing. Nancy tells us about the experience of starting a business with a friend, the intelligent fabrics and sustainable practices she champions, and her Dragon's Den experience. 

This week we’re joined by Katie Owen, the founder of footwear company Sargasso & Grey. Katie talks about the process of turning a side hustle into a full-time business, the benefits of being your own boss, and her thoughts on the UK’s ladies footwear market. 

This week we're joined by Charlotte Printie, head of commercial operations and supply chain at McColl's. With over 20 years of experience in retail, we spoke to Charlotte about her time at McColl's, including the Morrisons takeover, being a successful woman in retail and how to navigate supply chain issues in the industry.

This episode we meet Joe Wykes, CEO of Jollyes, the pet food and accessories retail chain. We discussed Joe's careers path up to and including his appointment as CEO of Jollyes, how the company reached £100m in turnover, how the company ethos creates great staff engagement and customer service, what he's learned about acquisitions and which Jim Carrey movie is his favourite. Michael Northcott is your host for this episode.

This week we're joined by Victoria Ward, a retail consultant at First Friday, who has almost three decades of merchandising experience. We discussed her journey to becoming head of merchandising at Tesco, the close relationship between buyers and merchandisers, and how stock and cash flow are two sides of the same coin.