Episodios

  • ...With Victoria Ward, Former Tesco Head of Merchandising

    ...With Victoria Ward, Former Tesco Head of Merchandising
    Sep 14 2023
    This week we're joined by Victoria Ward, a retail consultant at First Friday, who has almost three decades of merchandising experience. We discussed her journey to becoming head of merchandising at Tesco, the close relationship between buyers and merchandisers, and how stock and cash flow are two sides of the same coin.
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    39 m
  • ...With Joe Wykes, CEO of Jollyes (Pet Food & Accessories Chain)

    ...With Joe Wykes, CEO of Jollyes (Pet Food & Accessories Chain)
    Sep 14 2023
    This episode we meet Joe Wykes, CEO of Jollyes, the pet food and accessories retail chain. We discussed Joe's careers path up to and including his appointment as CEO of Jollyes, how the company reached £100m in turnover, how the company ethos creates great staff engagement and customer service, what he's learned about acquisitions and which Jim Carrey movie is his favourite. Michael Northcott is your host for this episode.
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    48 m
  • ...With Charlotte Printie, from McColl's

    ...With Charlotte Printie, from McColl's
    Sep 14 2023
    This week we're joined by Charlotte Printie, head of commercial operations and supply chain at McColl's. With over 20 years of experience in retail, we spoke to Charlotte about her time at McColl's, including the Morrisons takeover, being a successful woman in retail and how to navigate supply chain issues in the industry.
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    43 m
  • ...With Katie Owen, Founder of Sargasso & Grey

    ...With Katie Owen, Founder of Sargasso & Grey
    Sep 14 2023
    This week we’re joined by Katie Owen, the founder of footwear company Sargasso & Grey. Katie talks about the process of turning a side hustle into a full-time business, the benefits of being your own boss, and her thoughts on the UK’s ladies footwear market.
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    48 m
  • ...With Nancy Zeffman, Co-Founder of Cucumber Clothing

    ...With Nancy Zeffman, Co-Founder of Cucumber Clothing
    Sep 21 2023
    This week we’re joined by Nancy Zeffman, Co-Founder of sustainable clothing brand Cucumber Clothing. Nancy tells us about the experience of starting a business with a friend, the intelligent fabrics and sustainable practices she champions, and her Dragon's Den experience.
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    30 m
  • ...With Claire Burrows, Founder of Air & Grace

    ...With Claire Burrows, Founder of Air & Grace
    Sep 28 2023
    This episode we are joined by Claire Burrows, the founder of footwear brand Air & Grace. We talked about Claire’s difficulty in finding investment and her unusual solution, how she once had to make a mad dash to Portugal in order to pick up her stock in time to launch it at a consumer show and what advice she would give to others wanting to emulate her success.
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    37 m
  • ...With Rosie Myers, Founder of nope.

    ...With Rosie Myers, Founder of nope.
    Oct 5 2023
    This week we’re joined by Rosie Myers, founder of nope., a sustainable shampoo and conditioner bar company. Rosie tells us about the importance of connecting with customers, her long-standing passion for retail, and her own personal journey that inspired the birth of the company.
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    36 m
  • ...With Tanya Patel, Founder of Chapter.London

    ...With Tanya Patel, Founder of Chapter.London
    Oct 12 2023
    This week we're joined by Tanya Patel, the founder and CEO of both Lily & Ribbon and Chapter.London. Tanya talks about the importance of good supplier relationships, her hands-on approach to her companies, juggling two businesses alongside motherhood and championing women in retail.
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    47 m
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