Independent Thinking - Exploring a new era for retail and the high street
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.
Independent Thinking - Exploring a new era for retail and the high street
Trusting your instinct, Instagram vs reality and tales from the rural high street with Flora Shedden, of ARAN Bakery and LON Store
This week’s guest is the wonderful Flora Shedden. Many of you will know her from appearing on Great British Bake Off back in 2015, but she is now the proud owner of ARAN bakery and LON store in the village of Dunkeld, in rural Perthshire. ARAN and LON, founded in 2017 and 2020 respectively have both become a real draw for food-lovers to the village - with their array of artisan breads, beautiful jars and tins with tastes from far-flung destinations, as well as groceries, homewares and flowers - but getting both ventures up and running were not without their challenges.
We were so delighted to speak to Flora about the evolution of Aran, Instagram vs reality and the future of rural high streets (as well as a cameo from Sorrel, her beautiful dog). Enjoy!
https://www.aran-bakery.com/
https://www.lon-store.co.uk/lon