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The Resilient Retail Game Plan - retail insights, retail trends and best practices

Resilient Retail Club's Catherine Erdly
E-Commerce
Stock Management
Small Business
Stock Doctor
Retail Management
Retail Strategies
Small Business Strategies
Retail Industry
Cash Flow Management
Independent Retail
Retail
Retail Business
Inventory Management
Cash Flow
Independent Retailers
Profit Margin
Product Business Growth
Retail ROAR
Social Media
Sales Growth

Welcome to the Resilient Retail Game Plan - giving you retail insights, retail trends updates and best practices for any retailer, from Shopify stores to bricks and mortar units. I'm Catherine Erdly, veteran retail expert and consultant and also founder of The Resilient Retail Club. This is the podcast for anyone wanting to start, grow, or scale a profitable small medium or large product retail bu... more

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Latest Episodes

Before you place one more Christmas order, stop and ask a different question. Not "how much money have I got left to spend?" but "is my stock actually ready for Christmas, and where are the genuine gaps?"

Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Re... more

If your Christmas promotional strategy is "20% off everything", then you probably haven't got a Christmas promotional strategy.

Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Resilient Retail Club, Catherine Erdly.

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The biggest Christmas mistake I see is not ordering too little. It is trying to stock everything.

Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Resilient Retail Club, Catherine Erdly.

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Capify - business fundi... more

Your sales aren't bad. So why does it suddenly feel like there is no money in the bank?

Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Resilient Retail Club, Catherine Erdly.

Every September and October I have the same conversation, and it is almost alwa... more

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Recent Guests

Stacey Dorrian
Data-focused retail expert; has implemented analytics and data systems in fashion and retail businesses
Stock Doctor collaborator
Episode: Retail Sales Are Vanity. Retail Profit Is Sanity
Chris Emmins
Founder and CEO of KwikChex, consumer protection expert
KwikChex
Episode: Ghost stores, fake shops and what they mean for real independent retailers
Doug Straton
Chief Marketing Officer
Bazaarvoice
Episode: Ghost stores, fake shops and what they mean for real independent retailers
John Lane
CEO
Passenger Clothing
Episode: Ghost stores, fake shops and what they mean for real independent retailers
Hannah Bartlett
Founder of Jolly Festive Christmas Inspirations; creator of The Christmas Trends Playbook for 2026
Jolly Festive Christmas Inspirations; The Christmas Insider
Episode: Independent Retailer Trends 2026: Plan Christmas Now
Luke Arnall-Cameron
Founder of Yas Clean, former John Lewis buyer and marketing director
Yas Clean
Episode: How retailers can build demand on TikTok
Elyse McAvoy
Author of Voices of Retail report from Faire
Faire
Episode: Retail Outlook 2026: Why 71% of Independent Retailers Are Growing - And How to Join Them
Alli Wood
Mailchimp representative
Mailchimp
Episode: Retail Growth Through Data: Email & SMS Marketing Secrets with Intuit Mailchimp
Sarah Manning
Visual merchandising consultant, course leader
Episode: The Shop Window Pyramid: Visual Merchandising Secrets for Independent Retailers

Host

Catherine Erdly
Host of The Resilient Retail Game Plan; founder of The Resilient Retail Club; veteran retail expert and consultant.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • Really practical stuff

    if you’re a retail professional or retail owner, treat this podcast as your university lectures- probably one of the best shows out there in this space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shivang555
    India2 months ago
  • Very helpful advice

    Really helps me think ahead and plan my retail business year. Great idea and prompts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    looktoo
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Used to be a great podcast

    This is a podcast full of useful information BUT it has recently rebranded and has so much distracting music and jingles that it has become impossible to listen to. What a shame to spoil something good with a load of completely unnecessary nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Beezkneesz
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • 💎💎💎

    Catherine has such an engaging energy that her guests match! They’re offering tons of value no matter what stage of business you’re in, and I can really feel how supportive everyone is! I’m not a retailer myself, but as a PR coach for Ecom brands/retailers, I’m always looking for resources to recommend them and this is def one of them🔥🔥

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States2 years ago
  • Positive & Practical for product based businesses

    Such a fantastic resource for the small business owner. Catherine is such a knowledgeable host and shares that knowledge so generously, as well as talking to a wide range of equally knowledgeable guests. I always end an episode with ideas of practical ideas I can take now, and what I’d like to build up to in future, without having lost hours of my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gertuk
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The Shop Window Pyramid: Visual Merchandising Secrets for Independent Retailers
Q: Do you use your window to push products or to tell your brand story?
The guest explains that, since 2020, brands should visually communicate who they are through the window, using slogans, QR codes, and brand textures to convey identity while still highlighting product, with a balance between newness and storytelling.
How indie shops grow sales WITHOUT discounting!
Q: So Paola, do you want to start off by just showing a little bit about the research that you've just done?
Paola shares that she has been doing Stock Doctor for nearly 18 months and discusses the growth metrics they've seen in terms of sales and stock levels, emphasizing a 20% increase in gross profit margin over a year.
Knowing When Your Retail Business Is Ready To Expand
Q: How do you navigate the transition from one to two and then two to three shops?
It's all in the team. Getting the right people and trusting them is vital for successful expansion.
Meta Ads Have Changed: What will actually work in 2026!
Q: Does the idea of spending only what you can afford to lose still ring true for new ads?
Yes, it's important to acknowledge that the first three months of advertising may not yield immediate returns, but valuable learnings can be gained.
Meta Ads Have Changed: What will actually work in 2026!
Q: How can smaller businesses compete without a huge budget?
Smaller brands can pivot quickly and use unpolished, authentic content that resonates with audiences, eliminating the need for a giant budget.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show delivering actionable retail guidance for independent retailers, e-commerce brands, and product-based businesses. Hosts in-depth conversations and solo deep-dives on topics like promotions strategy, Christmas planning, cash flow, data-driven merchandising, and emerging tech in retail. Across episodes, guests range from data and consumer-protection experts to successful founders, sharing concrete frameworks, templates, and real-world anecdotes designed to help listeners plan, grow, and protect profitable retail ventures. A standout feature is the host's emphasis on resilient, repeatable systems and early-season planning, with episodes often including downloadable planners, checklists, and practical exer... more

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2. Chris Emmins
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