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The smaller, the smarter (in the beginning)…
Securing stockists as a designer is a huge and vital challenge to take your brand to the next level. After all, your stockist will be your representing interface for every customer who buys your...
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Is the economic climate creating a mixed bag?
It was during my time as Retail Manager for a French luxury home wear brand that I tried to understand the daily sales fluctuations for our central London boutique. Long serving staff explained that...
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Good Cash, Bad Cash
For those of us who have woken up from the shock departure of England from the World Cup, there has been a thriving week of retail activity going in the meantime. SALES SALES SALES from SAMPLE SALES to...
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With a little help from UKFT – Exports
It was a stockist of mine who recommended that I should exhibit at Playtime, the luxury children and maternity trade fair in Paris. As I delved into the world of trade fairs and the possible help there...
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The art of selling
Getting there, to be an exhibitor at a trade fair, was one thing and with a little help from my friends at UKFT Exports (see the previous blog) I had secured the financing to attend. But how was I...
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Laying e-foundations
Having returned from being abroad for more than a month a half, I have the feeling very little back here in London has happened since mid July. Boris’ bikes are safely installed and I’ve spotted the...
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SOS – Save our shops!
This Monday, 4th July, is Independent’s Day. No, that is not a misprint. Shoppers are being encouraged by the British Independent Retailers Association to buy at least one item from a local retailer...
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Farewell then, dear – High Street
In my youth, a forbidden fruit, Coffee in Wimpeys, but no loot, To spend on records, Ben Shermans or beer, A palace of riches but no room here, For me, a bloke on a mission, Making my way with hardly a...
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A Cage’s Story
This roll cage lived a short and brutal life and it is unlikely to see another sunrise. It was made in the image of thousands others and was put on this earth to fulfill a noble purpose, to transport...
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Trouble in Paradise? I don’t think so
Spotted on a beach in Barbados. One hanging garment rail a long way from home. Still at least this one was relaxing on the beach and probably doubles as a prop in some beach vendor’s stall when it’s...
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