How to curate products for a pop-up shop

During my retail buying career I have had 1000’s of products pitched to me. The reality is that I only really had a finite…
The benefits of building a wholesale strategy into your business

At some point, every business owner will face the dilemma of how to scale. Whether you’re opening a second brick-and-mortar…
Pitching at Tradefairs? Let’s step into the BUYER’S shoes…

Pitching at Tradefairs? Let’s step into the BUYER’S shoes. Taking part in tradefairs can be really exciting, but also nerve-wracking…
Planning for trade show success

Getting ready for a tradeshow requires a lot of planning and preparation and when you are preparing for the fairs when you are already…
The next phase of normal in retail: adapting your business for success

The challenging climate of the last couple of years has brought many twists and turns for the retail sector, and it’s unlikely…
The power of pop-ups

Pop-ups and markets are nothing new to retail, we have seen them everywhere from large retailers to setting up temporary…
Pitching to a Retail Buyer? Here is what they’ll want to know

During my retail buying career I have had 1000’s of products pitched to me. The reality is that I only really had a finite…
Negotiating with a Retail Buyer

As we lead up to my FREE webinar on 1st July, I’ll be talking a little more about Selling into retailers. Today is all about…
Trade show marketing

Pre-show marketing is an important part of preparing for success. But so many businesses – skip this part,…