
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | a year ago |
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Have you ever caught yourself being a bit of a busy fool? The high street's packed, the pavements are full, the events are pulling in the crowds — so your footfall figures are up. But footfall doesn't save a high street. If sales aren't growing in li... more
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion - This is the 3rd and final part of our 'Stock Illusion' miniseries.
In Part 1, we explored the customer-facing cost of over-ranging — the overwhelm, the choice paralysis, the damage to the shopping experie... more
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion.
In Part 1 of the Stock Illusion series, we explored the customer-facing cost of over-ranging — the overwhelm, the choice paralysis, the damage to the shopping experience. Now it's time to go deeper.
In thi... more
Hi, I’m Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion.
This episode kicks off a brand new three-part miniseries called "The Stock Illusion" — and if you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in stock but still struggling to grow your sales, this is the conversation... more
Let me ask you something that might make you uncomfortable. You probably have a loyalty programme. Maybe you've got an app, special offers, points, a rewards card. But if your customers are only coming back because of those incentives — is that actua... more
You've heard it said that Gen Z are disloyal. They switch brands constantly, they don't commit, they jump around. But what if that's the wrong lens entirely?
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.
This is Part 2 of my three-part miniseri... more
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of The Retail Champion.
Here's an uncomfortable truth I want to put on the table right at the start of this new series: most retailers think they've got loyal customers. But when you look more closely — at the apps, the... more
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of The Retail Champion.
This is the final episode of my three-part series on discounting, data, and escaping the middle market trap — and this one's all about the fix.
If you've been following parts one and two, you'll... more
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Known for candid takes on Britain's high streets, this show digs into how retailers navigate stock, pricing, loyalty, and the evolving expectations of modern shoppers. Episodes span practical tactics like range pruning, stock management, and delivery experiences, to deeper shifts driven by Gen Z, authenticity, and ethical branding. A recurring thread is the tension between short-term discounting and long-term profitability, with actionable guidance for independents and chains alike. The host leans into sharp storytelling, real-world anecdotes, and tangible resources (like audits and templates) that retailers can implement quickly. A standout trait is the way it blends traditional retail wisdom with modern tech-driven consumer behavior, offe... more
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Recent guests on Retail Reckoning include:
1. Clare Bailey
2. Tarek Mueller
3. Zana Busby
4. Dani Nodwell
5. Rhea Wolfson
6. Graeme Sharp
7. Sophie Walton
8. Frances Brown
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