UK/ Ireland Shows - Buyers and Retailers
Deciding on which shows to visit can be difficult. It is easy to get FOMO when you see other retailers visiting one you are not at. However, it’s important to think about which products…
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Deciding on which shows to visit can be difficult. It is easy to get FOMO when you see other retailers visiting one you are not at. However, it’s important to think about which products…
This unique programme has been created for the ‘micro’ business to fill a gap in the business coaching field. It is a blend of strategy and implementation, to give you a clear way…
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This guide is designed to help you navigate the many accreditations available for both products and business which have a relevance in the retail sector and are either essential or top priorities…
Learn from the French Embassy how best to approach Trade in France and where to start your journey. France has one of Europe's best performing economies With a population of close to 68 million…
Disability Confident is a government scheme that has been designed to help employers make the most of the talent that disabled people can bring to the workforce. This is through the attraction…
In 2021 17.8% of the population across England and Wales were classed as disabled. In 2022 Mencap carried out the ‘Big Learning Disability Survey’ and discovered only 26.7% of working…
A session to explore and discuss the challenges of engaging retailers and buyers. GA members will be given insights into the inner workings of retailers and the factors that may affect…
As business owners and managers we appreciate and recognise the work our teams do for the business. But often times our level of appreciation is not matched by a big budget to demonstrate this…
When operating a physical retail business there are many practical policies and procedures to consider. The aim of this document is to outline these with a few prompts for each to help you consider…
When designing or redesigning your retail space it is important to create an aesthetic that fits with your brand and products. There are many companies out there who will design your space, …
The United States has well-established distribution channels for all types of retail companies. Total retail sales in the US surpassed $4.86 trillion in 2022 according to the National Retail…
This guide is designed to help you navigate the terminology and acronyms that abound when working with retailers. No longer will you need to worry about asking questions which you think…
The Importance of good merchandising (stock management) in your product business. A session dedicated to the value and efficiency to be gained in your business through better stock management…
Tradefairs are a great way to market your B2B business, but they do require a lot of upfront planning and preparation! After all, you don’t want your investment to turn into an expense…
Deciding on which shows to visit can be difficult. It is easy to get FOMO when you see other retailers visiting one you are not at. However, it’s important to think about which products…
Deciding on which show to exhibit at can be difficult. It’s a balance of finding the ones that will get you in front of the right buyers at a cost that works for you. The best known are…
As we discuss in our Visual Merchandising: What is it? resource, Visual Merchandising is a mix of art and science. The benefit is that many have gone before us and there are some basics that…
Visual Merchandising is a combination of art and science and is about appealing to all of our customer's senses (not just the visual that is suggested in the name!). Much of our perception of…
We are surrounded by colour and the psychology of colour is a fascinating topic (see another of our educational resources for more on this). For this resource however we are focusing on the …
We are in the product business and want to sell those products. We could just put them out on a shelf and hope for the best. However, by considering our visual merchandising and understanding…