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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.
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Silent Selling In-Store: Creating an Aspirational Shopping Experience

Silent Selling In-Store: Creating an Aspirational Shopping Experience

Silent selling is the art of influencing customer decisions without direct interaction. In a retail setting, it’s the combination of visual...
Brand Power: Stand Out Without Selling Out

Brand Power: Stand Out Without Selling Out

The retail landscape is littered with businesses locked in a relentless price war. Discounts, flash sales, and markdowns are deployed like weapons...
How a Bookkeeper Can Save You More in Tax Than Their Fee Costs

How a Bookkeeper Can Save You More in Tax Than Their Fee Costs

For many small business owners, hiring a bookkeeper can feel like an unnecessary expense. But what if the right bookkeeper didn’t just keep your...
Employee vs. Freelancer: Understanding the True Cost of Hiring a Bookkeeper

Employee vs. Freelancer: Understanding the True Cost of Hiring a Bookkeeper

When managing your business finances, you need the right expertise at the right price. But should you employ an in-house bookkeeper or hire a...
Ecom screen on a tablet

Silent Selling: The Art of Converting Customers Online Without Saying a Word

In the world of ecommerce, selling doesn’t start and end with a product listing. Every element of your online store—its design, functionality, and...
The Power of Awards: Unlocking Business Growth and Personal Recognition

The Power of Awards: Unlocking Business Growth and Personal Recognition

Awards. The mere mention of them can evoke a range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, even a touch of dread. But beyond the glitz and glamour,...
Ecommerce Shopify on a mobile phone in a mini shopping trolley in a store

Shopify Store Audit Checklist for UK High Street Shops

In today’s competitive retail environment, having a well-optimised Shopify store isn’t just a nice to have, it’s essential. For UK high street...
Clare Bailey Joins the ISP Board: A New Chapter for The Retail Champion

Clare Bailey Joins the ISP Board: A New Chapter for The Retail Champion

If you’re looking for a retail expert who’s as sharp as a tailored suit and as dynamic as a Black Friday sale, look no further than Clare Bailey,...
Maximising Profits: How Working with a Retail Business Consultancy Can Transform Your Shop

Maximising Profits: How Working with a Retail Business Consultancy Can Transform Your Shop

Are you a retail business owner struggling to maximise profits and stay ahead in this competitive market? Look no further. Retail business...
The Heart of Retail: Why Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter

The Heart of Retail: Why Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter

Happy employees lead to happy customers—it’s that simple, says Zana. When employees feel supported and valued, they’re more likely to create...
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