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Where Creativity meets retail strategy, and success is a collaborative journey. Helping productpreneurs start, grow and scale retail brands.

26/08/2026

When I commissioned Skip, founder of we knew we were in for a treat! 🐶🎨

Needless to say, we are thrilled with the result! ❤️

Happy International Dog Day!

14/08/2026

Retail Huddle Live will be at Autumn Fair! 🎉

On Wednesday 9th September, we’re taking over the Counter Talks Stage Spring & Autumn Fair for a day of honest conversations, interactive workshops and networking, bringing retailers, founders and industry voices together to ‘Join the Conversation’

Come for the conversations, leave with light-bulb moments, new connections and ideas!

That’s why our partnership with Spring & Autumn Fair feels like such a perfect fit. ❤️

Come and learn, share ideas, make new connections and be part of the conversation.

Scroll to see what’s on 👉

🎟️ It’s completely FREE with your Autumn Fair badge, but spaces are limited. Book your sessions now. Link 🔗 in bio.

13/08/2026

Why are grown-ups spending £billions on toys for themselves? 🤩

The ‘Kidult’ Economy is booming, and it’s about WAY more than grown-ups buying toys. 🧸

From food & drink to toys and plushies, fashion accessories like bag charms, beauty with playful themes and packaging, homeware and collectables - kidult culture is showing up everywhere.

Fuelled by nostalgia, joy, collectability, community and experience, it’s creating serious commercial opportunities, and brands like Jellycat are showing exactly how it’s done.

The lesson? Products and experiences people want to discover, collect, share and come back for.

So tell me… are you a big kid at heart? And what can’t you resist buying? 👇

Golden quarter Christmas retail indie business

12/08/2026

Eclipse? 🌒

📸 Algarve, Portugal

12/08/2026

We all want thriving high streets with the right mix of businesses, so I totally get the ambition, and I’m all for it.

Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time walking high streets and talking to independent businesses about what makes some town centres work better than others.

One thing is clear: successful high streets start with people and businesses.

People’s behaviours have changed, and the best high streets have evolved with them - offering the mix of businesses people actually want and need.

But the commercial reality is tough. Many independents have lost confidence and the cost of doing business is eye-wateringly high.

When VAT, business rates and employment costs and more bite into profit and cash flow, businesses don’t necessarily need another government-backed loan, or a short-term handout, they need the environment that gives them confidence and headroom to invest and grow.

And if this post suggests that councils might have greater control over who landlords can let to, what happens when councils say no?

Does the business we want instead magically appear, or does another unit stay empty?

I hope any new powers come with a real understanding of what local people want from their high streets and what businesses need from government to open, survive and thrive there.

What do you think - should we focus more on controlling what we don’t want on our high streets, or enabling more of what we do want?

Andy Burnham

05/08/2026

A biscuit shop shouldn’t be this memorable... but that’s exactly the point. 🍪

A visit to the Biscuitorium at Fortnum & Mason reminded me that the best retailers don’t just sell products - they create experiences! 🤩

From the Biscuit Library to the Dunkipedia, every detail has been designed to encourage customers to slow down, explore, discover and talk about what they’ve seen.

It’s a brilliant reminder that storytelling isn’t just something you do on social media. It should be woven into your shop, your pop-up, your trade show stand and every customer touchpoint.

Whether you sell candles, jewellery, stationery, skincare or food, ask yourself:

Are you simply displaying products... or are you creating a destination people want to experience?

Have you been to to see this yet?

I’d love to know, what’s the best retail experience you’ve had recently? 👇

RetailDesign RetailInnovation RetailBuyer SmallBusiness

01/08/2026

What are you waiting for? 🤪🎄🎅

01/08/2026

The first thing I noticed was how they’ve named it Christmas World!

🌎 That one word changes everything 🎄

Because this isn’t just somewhere you come to buy decorations

It’s a destination. A retail experience. A reason to visit.

While everyone is in summer season, Harrods gets to own the Christmas conversation.

Generating excitement and anticipation, PR moments, sparking conversations online and of course, an enduring in-store experience giving customers a reason to visit long before the festive season begins.

And don’t forget, summer is peak tourist season too. Giving visitors the chance to take home a little piece of Harrods for Christmas!

So here’s the lesson you

Don’t ask yourself, “When should I launch my Christmas products?”

Ask yourself, “What moment can I create that gives customers a reason to BUY before they were planning to?”

What do you think this strategy creates?

28/07/2026

You’re invited to ‘Join the Conversation’ 💪 this September at Retail Huddle LIVE at Autumn Fair Spring & Autumn Fair

The agenda and registration is now live. 🤩

Join us for a day of honest conversations, practical insights and fresh thinking as founders, retailers, buyers and industry experts come together to navigate today’s retail landscape.

Your incredible expert hosts:

🎤 Laura Harrison Laura Harrison Retail Planning + Profit

🎤 Natasha Birk (Head of Product, Diary of a CEO)

🎤 Sarah Askew Sarah Manning (Visual Merch Specialist)

🎤 Toyin | Onwards and Up | Online Business Tips Toyin Laketu (AI, Digital Skills, Fashion, Import)

🎤 Real Circularity Rachel Sheila kan (Sustainable Futures)

🎤 Me! Ami Rabheru, Founder of Scale with Retailers and Retail Huddle

Together, we’ll be exploring everything from retail strategy and visual merchandising to creator brands, AI, scaling with retailers, sustainability and international growth.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
📍 Autumn Fair, NEC Birmingham

It’s free for all Autumn Fair badge holders.

Browse the programme, reserve your place and choose the sessions that matter most to you.

Join the conversation. Book your session in BiO 🔗

Who’s coming? Exhibiting or Visiting? 🤩

27/07/2026

You’re invited to ‘join the conversation’ 💪 this September Ami Rabheru - Retail Expert LIVE at Spring & Autumn Fair!

The agenda is now live. 🤩

Join us for a day of honest conversations, practical insights and fresh thinking as founders, retailers, buyers and industry experts come together to navigate today’s retail landscape.

Your incredible expert hosts:

🎤 Laura Harrison (Laura Harrison)
🎤 .birk (Head of Product Diary of CEO)
🎤 Manning (Visual Merch Specialist)
🎤 Laketu (AI, Digital Skills, Fashion, Import)
🎤 Sheila Kan (Real Circularity)
🎤 Ami Rabheru (Founder of Scale with Retailers and Retail Huddle)

Together, we’ll be exploring everything from retail strategy and visual merchandising to creator brands, AI, sustainability and international growth.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
📍 Autumn Fair, NEC Birmingham

It’s free for all Autumn Fair badge holders.
Browse the programme, reserve your place and choose the sessions that matter most to you.

Join the conversation. Booking your session - link in bio 🤩

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