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Retail Reckoning - Retail Stories from Retail Frontlines

Clare Bailey (Retail Champion)
Retail
E-Commerce
Rugby Town Centre
Customer Experience
Consumer Behavior
Retail Strategy
Pride In Place
Retail Training
Email Marketing
SEO
High Streets
Value
Inflation
UK High Street
Consumer Confidence
Back To University
Retail Business
Leicester Road
Q4 Planning
Future High Street Fund

Welcome to “Retail Reckoning,” the place where you get the real truth about what’s happening on Britain’s high streets. Hosted by Clare Bailey—aka the retail champion and basically a walking encyclopedia for all things retail—this show skips the sugar-coating and gets straight to the good stuff. Clare brings you sharp insights, honest stories, and no-fluff advice from people who've lived and breat... more

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Most retailers don’t need another social media platform.

They need traffic that actually shows up ready to buy.

Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.

In this episode of Retail Reckoning, I’m joined by Pinterest and visual search specia... more

Most retailers don’t need more data.

They need clearer signals.

Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.

In this episode of Retail Reckoning, I’m demystifying AI for independent retailers. Not the scary, Silicon Valley, robots-taking-over... more

Shall we take a brutally honest look at the highs and lows of the 2025 festive retail season?

Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.

In this episode of Retail Reckoning, we dig into what worked, what flopped, and what business owners s... more

Retail might be stabilising, but certainty still isn’t coming back.

Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.

In this episode of Retail Reckoning, I’m sharing my perspective on what retail in 2026 is really shaping up to look like. From cau... more

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Clare Bailey is recognized as the retail champion and a prominent voice advocating for independent retail. She brings deep expertise and experience, providing insights based on her extensive engagement with the retail sector and working closely with various stakeholders to enhance community engagement and customer experiences.

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Q: Can you share some destination marketing projects you've been involved with?
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Q: Kim, would you give us a snapshot? How have you gone from corporate retailer to place-maker?
Kim describes how her journey started with conversations about how bids and place partnerships could make a difference in High Streets, eventually leading to active collaboration and engagement with local businesses.
Empty Retail Units Plague Rugby (Clare guests on BBC CWR)
Q: Do we not have to accept that maybe we need to make significant changes to the way we look at town centers, rather than just thinking, you know, what we need is shops?
Yes, we need a significant shift in how we perceive and utilize town centers, ensuring they're viable for businesses and welcoming to residents.

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Conversations focus on the challenges and opportunities within the retail industry, exploring crucial trends, consumer behaviors, and operational strategies for independent retailers. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics such as sustainability, consumer spending, local marketing efforts, and the impacts of economic shifts, making it a valuable resource for those invested in retail from various perspectives. The host brings a candid tone, emphasizing actionable insights and real-life experiences from industry experts and consultants, with a particular focus on fostering community engagement and loyalty in retail operations. The podcast likely emphasizes ethical practices and innovative strategies, appealing to listeners who are deeply in... more

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