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Independent Thinking - Exploring a new era for retail and the high street

Verdant Forrest Productions

A podcast exploring a new era for the high street - we discuss how bricks and mortar retail is evolving across the UK, and why the 'death of the high street' is far from inevitable. Join us as we go behind the scenes of inspiring retailers and shops you love, speak to industry experts making their predictions for the future, and hear from those at the heart of it all, sharing stories about how they started, how they continue to evolve and why they believe in their local high street. 

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"It's just headsets, innit?" - How the Metaverse will revolutionise retail and change the way we see our high streets with IBM's Mary WallaceFebruary 27, 2023
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Taking the power back: why the future of town centres is in our hands with Professor Leigh Sparks February 20, 2023
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Elasticated waists and unfriendly greetings [cards] : Why it's time to rethink attitudes to ageing in retailFebruary 13, 2023
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Why we can't give up on our high streets with Andrew Goodacre, CEO of British Independent Retailers AssociationFebruary 06, 2023
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Christmas Special: Celebrating independents, last minute shopping and debunking hustle culture with Curate GlasgowDecember 19, 2022
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Christmas Special: A toast to independent whisky shops with Woven Whisky December 12, 2022
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What does a post-pandemic recovery look like for our high streets? with Centre for CitiesAugust 22, 2022
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Books, Bath and beyond - chatting 'extreme customer service' and bucking retail trends with bookshop Mr B’s Emporium August 15, 2022
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Leaps of faith and wisdom nuggets with The Business Proposal Podcast August 08, 2022
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The power of the pen: making a mark in business with leading stationers Papersmiths August 01, 2022
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Stories behind the shopfronts: Celebrating high street culture with Historic EnglandJuly 25, 2022
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Tattie Wagons, early starts and pushing piccalilli: A year in the life of gourmet grocers Food by Nourish December 13, 2021
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The art of being a buyer, true customer connection, and thoughtful retail design with Restoration Yard November 29, 2021
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Reasons to be cheerful...Christmas planning, innovation and driving positive change in retail with Dr Sarah MontanoNovember 22, 2021
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Revisited: Transformative partnerships, taking a brand to the next level, and living fearlessly with Bon TotNovember 15, 2021
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A rare treat for retail - bringing a subscription service to life with Rare Birds Books November 08, 2021
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Exploring sustainability and collective action in retail, with ethical textile atelier Bawn: A COP 26 SpecialNovember 01, 2021
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East Coast Cured on the power of local: resilience, optimism and community spirit July 26, 2021
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Summer special: Putting quality at the heart of your business and opening your first retail space with Joe from gelato makers, JoelatoJuly 19, 2021
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New beginnings in business with Jo & Georgina of Jeffrey's Interiors July 12, 2021
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What next for empty department stores? with the Twentieth Century Society July 05, 2021
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At the heart of the High Street - chatting charity retail with Chest, Heart & Stroke ScotlandJune 28, 2021
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Pop ups and polar expeditions: Adventures in retail with sustainable clothing brand, Meander June 21, 2021
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Opening Aeble, Scotland's first cider shop and taking the leap into retail with Grant & Jaye Hutchison June 14, 2021
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From Century General Store with love - care packages, paying it forward and putting compassion at the heart of your businessJune 07, 2021
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