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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.
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 But outdated thinking?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...
Driving Revenue And Footfall Via Click & Collect
The retail world is changing rapidly, with customers looking for more convenience, speed, and a better overall shopping experience. Click &...
Reinventing the High Street: Why Retail Consultants Are More Vital Than Ever
Let’s face it, the UK high street has had a rough ride. From online competition and shifting consumer habits to rising costs and economic...
The Power of Pinterest: Why This Platform is Game-Changing for Your Business
Are you starting to feel like social media just… isn’t it anymore?
You’re not alone.
Many business owners we work with say they’ve fallen out of...