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Retail Reckoning Blog
Insights. Impact. Ideas that move the needle.
At The Retail Champion, we don’t just comment on what’s happening in retail, we shape what’s next. Our blog is where retail leaders, founders, and fast-growth brands come to get practical, no-nonsense insights grounded in experience. If you’re serious about scaling, optimising, or future-proofing your business, you’re in the right place.
Everything we write is rooted in the real-world challenges and ambitions of the businesses we work with, from high street independents to global names.
Whether you’re here for insight, inspiration or impact – we’re glad you found us.
Let’s make retail better, together.
Are We Now a Nation of Shoppers Rather Than Shopkeepers?
For generations, Britain was proud to call itself a nation of shopkeepers. We built high streets that were the beating heart of communities. We...
Stop Buying Cheap – Start Buying Right: How to Choose Suppliers That Deliver
There’s a growing epidemic in business: the rise of the self-appointed expert.
They pop up everywhere — in retail consultancy, website design,...
Silent Selling: How Shop Layout, Scent and Design Influence Customer Behaviour (and Sales)
Last week I joined BBC Hereford Radio to chat all things customer psychology—and why physical retail still has a powerful part to play in a...
Shopify vs WordPress? Here’s What Independent Retailers Need
Another day, another blog pitting Shopify against WordPress.
Look, I get it. Comparison blogs are great for SEO. But most of them are written by...
Beyond Planning: What the UK High Street Really Needs to Thrive
The new planning blitz is a welcome breath of fresh air – shorter red tape, alfresco dining zones, the “agent of change” and even commercial lease...
Spinning Plates and Silent Struggles: Mental Health for Business Owners
Being a business owner is often romanticised as the epitome of freedom and autonomy. You’re your own boss, you set your own hours, and you reap...
Instagram SEO & AI Discovery: How to Make Your Social Content Work Harder in Search
In the digital age, few events send shockwaves through a business quite like a cyber attack. For retailers where customer trust, seamless...
What Is SEO? (And Why Retailers Should Care)
SEO. Three little letters that can either feel like a magical growth lever or a complete mystery wrapped in a Google update. So, let’s break it...
Go Big or Go Home: Why I Rebranded The Retail Champion — and What It Took to Get Here
There are moments in business when you know change isn’t just desirable, it’s necessary. Not because something is broken, but because you’ve...
10 Things Smart Retailers Are Doing Differently in 2025
(And Why the Rest Are Playing Catch-Up)
Retail isn’t dead. But outdated thinking? That’s on life support.
We’re halfway through 2025, and the gap...
Can AI Sell It Better? What Retailers Need to Know
The robots are coming. But don’t panic — they’re not taking over your store, your stockroom, or your strategy (yet). What they are doing is making...
The CX Advantage: How eLockers Transform Retail Customer Experience
We live and breathe solutions that benefit retailers and their customers. That’s why a recent conversation about something as seemingly simple as...