How The Roost is reshaping home furnishing with tech and vision
Interview with Will Plowden
Will (Founder) reveals how smart tech, UK-based suppliers and a user-first mindset are helping redefine how we shop for furniture online.
28 Mar 2025
How Lloyds Bank and Sue Ryder are using fashion and community to drive change
Interview with Sarah Tickner (née Baker)
A fashion partnership with purpose. In this interview, Sarah shares how collaboration, creativity and kindness sparked a second-hand style story with impact.
14 Mar 2025
Turning ‘Saturday Jobs’ into lifelong careers
Interview with Linda Sleuth
From REM-inspired training to ‘moments that matter’ celebrations, Linda Sleath reveals how Bensons for Beds is redefining retail careers and building a culture where people thrive.
27 Feb 2025
More chairs, more kindness, more connection
Interview with Liz Warner
Different Kind isn’t just a store; it’s a movement, a rebellion against the soulless side of commerce and a celebration of what business can and should be: fair, kind, and deeply human.
20 Feb 2025
It’s not just a freebie: Digital sampling done right
Interview with Will Glynn-Jones
Digital sampling is redefining how brands engage consumers, combining personalisation, data and AI to drive measurable results.
The Aldi Apprenticeship Journey
Interview with Freddie Wakelin
Apprenticeships are becoming a vital pathway into retail leadership, and Aldi’s scheme exemplifies how hands-on experience can lead to long-term career success.
11 Feb 2025
Inside Ella & Jo
Interview with Charlene Flanagan + Niamh Ryan
One of my favourite interviews; a candid, inspiring chat with the powerhouse duo behind Ella & Jo, on leadership, loyalty and why great skincare should feel like self-care.
24 Jan 2025
Retail careers that go the distance
Stories from inside Aldi
Meet the long-serving colleagues proving that retail can offer rewarding, lasting careers, personal growth and a true sense of belonging.
17 Jan 2025
How Secret Linen Store champions women in menopause
Interview with Molly Freshwater
From cooling duvets to breathable hemp bedding, Secret Linen Store is reimagining sleep for menopausal women. Founder Molly explains how her own experience shaped a new approach to wellbeing and why.
07 Jan 2025
Balancing tradition, innovation and a 190-year legacy
Interview with Simon Wolf
WOLF CEO Simon shares how the 190-year-old family brand continues to thrive by blending heritage, innovation, and a strong global team culture.
15 Oct 2024
The power of functional mushrooms
Interview with Simon Salter
DIRTEA Co-founder Simon Salter shares how a personal quest for well-being sparked one of the fastest-growing wellness brands, now leading the functional mushroom movement.
25 Sep 2024
Leading people with purpose at Superdrug
Interview with Amy Davies
Amy (People Director, Superdrug & Savers) shares her 16-year journey, championing inclusion and development across the business.
24 Sep 2024
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