
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 | 41 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

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
In this bonus episode, Clare Bailey joins BBC Merseyside to discuss the shifting grocery shopping habits in the UK. Once considered second-rate or even a little embarrassing, own label groceries now account for 52% of all items in our baskets — a dra... more
Hi, I'm Clare Bailey, founder of Retail Champion.
Let me tell you about an email that made me lose trust in a brand overnight. I'd bought several pairs of shoes online. Two days later, a cheerful 50% off email landed in my inbox — for the exact pair... more
Cheap is winning — but at what cost to retail?
In Part 1 of this three-part Retail Reckoning Playbook miniseries, Clare Bailey (The Retail Champion) breaks down why discounting has become addictive for both customers and businesses, why the middle m... more
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A practical, no-fluff exploration of the retail frontlines in the UK, with a focus on actionable strategies for small to mid-sized retailers. Episodes cover brand strategy, delivery and post-purchase experiences, profit protection, pricing and merchandising, and the evolving role of technology in retail. Hosts frequently bring in practitioners and experts—brand strategists, tax advisers, loss-prevention consultants, and e-commerce specialists—who share concrete lessons, real-world anecdotes, and frameworks that listeners can apply to improve customer experience, loyalty, and margins. Noteworthy angles include the emphasis on authentic brand meaning, the importance of post-purchase touchpoints, and pragmatic approaches to profitability in a ... more
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