Episodios

  • 12: Episode 12 - A Long Recession? Rising Shop Prices and Helping Refugees into Work

    12: Episode 12 - A Long Recession? Rising Shop Prices and Helping Refugees into Work
    Sep 6 2022
    After a summer break, and there is one big topic on everyone lips at the moment:  Inflation and the cost of living crisis.

    With wall to wall media coverage and astronomical figures, we brought in our BRC experts to make sense of it all, using our exclusive numbers on shop prices, shop vacancies, footfall, as well as broader economic analysis, to give you the key insights and analysis on what it means for retailers and consumers.

    We also talk to Daniel Arda from Grant Thornton LLP about their efforts to bring refugees into meaningful work, and how other retail businesses can do the same.

    BRC Consumer Insights Webinar

    The Cut Back Economy report and webinar

    Breaking Barriers website

    Supporting refugees into meaningful employment | Grant Thornton

    We hope you enjoy the podcast!

    If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, you can contact William at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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  • 11: Episode 11 - Welcome to the Metaverse

    11: Episode 11 - Welcome to the Metaverse
    Jul 12 2022
    In this episode of Radio Retail we talk to David Josephs, Head of Industry for Retail at Meta. 

    Eyebrows were raised last October when Facebook changed it's name to Meta, representing a statement of intent for the company and it's focus on the Metaverse. But many people still don't understand much about the Metaverse, and for us as retailers, the role we can play in it. We talked to David to find out how retailers are already experimenting in VR, AR, and what the future holds.

    We also speak to Richard Brassey from Barclays, on the increasing regulatory focus on flexible payment options, and how retailers can make sure they are being responsible lenders. 

    With the cost of living crisis already upon us, this is a topic becoming more and more critical to understand, and you can see our webinar on the topic here: https://app.livestorm.co/brc-1/responsible-lending-and-affordability-is-it-time-to-rethink-your-strategy

    We hope you enjoy the podcast!
    If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, you can contact William at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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  • 10: Episode 10 – Hyper-localization, Cost of Living Crisis, and EU alignment Issues!

    10: Episode 10 – Hyper-localization, Cost of Living Crisis, and EU alignment Issues!
    Jun 9 2022
    We’re back with Radio Retail! 
    After a few weeks off we’re back with a triple header of interviews!
    First off we talk the cost of living crisis with our own Harvir Dhillon and Natalie Berg from NBK Retail. We then delve into how to empower local teams to hyper-localize their marketing and communicate better with their communities with Claire Bailey and Chris Rose. And finally we talk to Adrian Simpson about meetings with Government Ministers about alignment with the EU on product safety.
    Thanks so much for everyone that came on the podcast, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
    Consumer Insights Forum Info: https://brc.org.uk/events/consumer-insights-forum/


    If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, you can contact William at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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    36 m
  • 9: Episode 9 – What Retail Leadership Looks Like w/ Mike Logue

    9: Episode 9 – What Retail Leadership Looks Like w/ Mike Logue
    Apr 21 2022
    This episode of the podcast we are joined by Mike Logue, former CEO of Dreams. 

    Mike took over Dreams in dire straits, having recently emerged from administration, with sales going backwards and the financial clock ticking. In an 8 year period, Mike managed to turn the initial £54 million investment to a £563 million return. So what was his secret to success? Listen to the podcast for his views on modern leadership, why connecting with colleagues is so important, and going back to basics.

    You can catch Mike and a line-up of fantastic speakers at the Retail Technology Show on the 26th and 27th of April. 

    Get free tickets here: www.retailtechnologyshow.com

    We hope you enjoy the episode!
     
     If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, you can contact William at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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  • 8: Episode 8 - Historic Inflation and Emerging Markets

    8: Episode 8 - Historic Inflation and Emerging Markets
    Apr 7 2022
    In this episode of the podcast we look at the historic levels of inflation that we are seeing sweeping the globe, and whether we should be bracing ourselves for longer term issues. 

    We also talk to Scott Lindsay of ESW about emerging markets, how to explore untapped potential, and why retailers need to be exploring new regions now.

    You can find ESW's Global Voices Report here: https://esw.com/global-voices/globalvoices22/

    Global Ecommerce Buyer Guide: https://esw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ESW-Global-Ecommerce-Buyers-Guide-2022.pdf

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, you can contact William at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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  • 7: Episode 7 - Russian Sanctions

    7: Episode 7 - Russian Sanctions
    Mar 17 2022
    In this episode of the podcast we look at the sanctions on Russia and their impacts, as well as what some are doing to help, with Tom Holder and Aodhán Connolly.

    We also talk to Ellie Bristow from Roubler and Patrick Brodie from RPC about the upcoming Employment Bill, what the legislation changes will mean for retailers, and what they can do not to prepare.

    If you would like to join our webinar on the Employment Bill, you can register here: https://app.livestorm.co/brc-1/getting-ahead-of-the-curve-navigating-compliance-in-2022

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    If you would like to get in touch about future episodes, please contact me at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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    33 m
  • 6: Episode 6 - Practical Steps To Make Retail More Sustainable

    6: Episode 6 - Practical Steps To Make Retail More Sustainable
    Feb 24 2022
    Achieving net zero emissions in retail sometimes seems like an insurmountable challenge, which is why we talked to Grainne Lynch from IBM on the practical steps you can take right now to make your retail supply chains more sustainable. 

    We also talked to Adrian Simpson on product law divergence between the UK and EU, and the complications it's causing in Northern Ireland.

    You can find our supply chain sustainability guide here: https://brc.org.uk/news/csr/monitor-measure-and-report-supply-chain-scope-3-emissions-new-guide-for-retailers/

    You can register for our supply chain sustainability webinar here: https://app.livestorm.co/brc-1/monitor-measure-and-report-supply-chain-scope-3-emissions?type=detailed

    We hope you enjoy the episode!
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  • 5: Episode 5 - Can Retail Bridge The Diversity Gap?

    5: Episode 5 - Can Retail Bridge The Diversity Gap?
    Feb 9 2022
    We're back with Episode 5 and tackling our biggest issue yet. 

    Diversity and Inclusion needs to be built into every level of our businesses practices and wider society, but we aren't always clear how we go from talking the talk, to making positive changes in our workplace.

    That's why we talked to Kelly Thomson from RPC, Partner specialising in workplace equality and host of acclaimed podcast The Fix, to find out what changes we can make today to improve hiring practices, workplace culture, and everything in between. We also talked to our Chief Executive Helen Dickinson OBE about the BRC's Diversity & Inclusion Charter, a pledge and framework to help businesses achieve their D&I goals and create more vibrant and empowered workplaces. 

    We've also included a run-down of all the headline stats and trends from across the industry, including shop price inflation, shop vacancies, footfall and which retail spending categories led the way in January. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Get in contact with the host at william.maddison@brc.org.uk
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    43 m