5 Questions To Ask As You Scale Your Retail Business

First Golden Rule for Effective Stock Management

5 Questions To Ask As You Scale Your Retail Business Do you want to scale your retail business? In other words, do you want to grow it further than where it is now? Or maybe you’re in the process of growing it and you want to feel more comfortable and proactive with what’s happening to […]

4 Trends That Will Reshape the Retail Industry in 2024

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4 Trends That Will Reshape the Retail Industry in 2024 In this episode, we will discuss four key retail trends for 2024: sustainability and green fatigue, the rise of artificial intelligence, social commerce, and personalized communication.  As a retailer, you need to embrace these trends and be proactive so you can ensure that your business […]

The Power of Influencer Marketing in Retail with Lindsay Schneider

Influencer Marketing

The Power of Influencer Marketing In episode 176 of the Resilient Retail Game Plan, host Catherine Erdly, founder of the Resilient Retail Club, engages in an insightful discussion with Lindsay Schneider, founder of the self-tanning brand, Get Into the Limelight.  We discuss the trials and triumphs of building a brand, focusing on Lindsay’s experience in […]

Negotiation Strategies and Techniques for Retail Business with Simon Duncan

Negotiation Strategies

Negotiation Strategies and Techniques for Retail Business with Simon Duncan In this episode of the Resilient Retail Game Plan, we are discussing the art and skill of Negotiation Strategies in the retail business with Simon Duncan. We delve into why negotiation is a crucial skill for business owners, how to determine what the other party […]

Scaling Your E-commerce Business with Yoni Kozminski

E-commerce Business with Yoni Kozminski

Scaling Your E-commerce Business with Yoni Kozminski Have you thought about what it would take to scale your e-commerce business to $5 million or more? What about getting an investment to grow your business further?  In today’s episode Ecommerce Business with Yoni Kozminski of The Resilient Retail Club, I spoke with Yoni Kozminski, an e-commerce […]

Finding Value Beyond Business with Toks Aruoture

Finding Value Beyond Business with Toks Aruoture

Finding Value Beyond Business with Toks Aruoture We know that starting a business is not for the faint of heart. Even those who are full of confidence can sometimes be plagued with the fear of losing everything we have built.  In episode 173 of The Resilient Retail Game Plan , I spoke with the inspiring Toks […]

From Fast To Slow Fashion With Emma & Leanne Duncan

From Fast To Slow Fashion With Emma & Leanne Duncan

From Fast To Slow Fashion With Emma & Leanne Duncan It’s no secret that the fashion industry is problematic. From materials to manufacturing to the retail models themselves, a lot of damage is wrought upon the people producing the clothes as well as the planet. As the world slowly wakes up to the long-term effects […]

Your Business And Black Friday

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Your Business And Black Friday Originating in the USA as a post-thanksgiving sales event, Black Friday has, over the last decade, become a major, and sometimes divisive shopping event in the UK retail calendar – and based on last year’s figures it’s only getting bigger.  As a small business, you shouldn’t feel obligated to take […]

All Things TikTok With Penny Walker

TikTok With Penny Walker

All Things TikTok With Penny Walker It is a relative newcomer in the world of social media, but it’s been making serious waves since it entered the fray back in 2016. Hugely popular with the younger demographics, the platform has evolved and changed a lot since its inception, and with tools such as ‘TikTok Shop’ […]

Strategic Content Production And Youtube With Matthew Hughes

Strategic Content Production and Youtube With Matthew Hughes

Strategic Content Production And Youtube With Matthew Hughes Video has become a commonplace and indispensable tool for small business owners. My often repeated adage that ‘people buy from people’ is exemplified perfectly by the amazing engagement and communities we see grow around brands and founders when they share the realities of their business, whether that’s […]

The Fourth Quarter Cash Flow Crisis

The Fourth Quarter Cash Flow Crisis

The Fourth Quarter Cash Flow Crisis If you’re feeling the pinch and Cash Flow Crisis at the moment, trust me, you’re not alone. September through October are traditionally a major pinch point for retail – when you have lots of money going out as you stock up for the festive season, without any of the […]

Founding, Funding, Fabrication And Fashion With Caroline Gogolak

Funding Caroline Gogolak

Founding Funding Fabrication And Fashion With Caroline Gogolak In episode 167 of The Resilient Retail Game Plan, I speak to Caroline Gogolak, CEO and founder of the New York fashion brand Saint Art. Producing effortless but luxe street-style sportswear, Caroline has seen great success with Saint Art by implementing an effective ‘test-and-learn’ approach and making […]

What Role A Physical Store Can Play For A Retail Brand With Katie Mitchell

What Role A Physical Store Can Play For A Retail Brand With Katie Mitchell

What Role A Physical Store Can Play For A Retail Brand With Katie Mitchell The retail landscape is constantly evolving. From the continued growth in online shopping, to the collapse of the department store model, as well as the effect of lockdowns on the high street, we’ve seen a lot of change in the last […]

All About Paid Advertising With Melanie Eilers

All About Paid Advertising With Melanie Eilers

All About Paid Advertising With Melanie Eilers Paid Advertising can be incredibly effective for small product businesses. We’ve all undoubtedly seen some great sales success stories built off the back of social media-based ad campaigns, but paid advertising can be a bit of a confusing subject as well as a technical minefield – how do […]

Selling Socks, Saving Wildlife And The Art Of Wholesale With Lucy Jeffrey

Selling Socks, Saving Wildlife And The Art Of Wholesale With Lucy Jeffrey

The Art Of Wholesale With Lucy Jeffrey In episode 163 of The Resilient Retail Game Plan, I speak to Lucy Jeffrey, founder of bamboo sock brand, Bare Kind. Having started her business as a side hustle five years ago, Bare Kind is now partnered with over thirty charities and donates a percentage of its profits […]

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