What If Empty Shops Became Business Opportunities Instead?

It's time for episode 4 of the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast! Hear how entrepreneur Alice Mayor built retail platforms for creatives – and why the high street's future lies in community and independent design. 00:00 Intro 00:48 How did Alice get started in retail? 09:17 Where does Alice’s focus come from? 12:09 What’s the drive behind making sure artists and makers are represented on the high street? 17:28 EDF 18:04 How did customers react to a locally rooted experience in central London? 23:06 The importance of storytelling for brands 27:07 Top tips for getting started in physical retail 36:14 What is Alice excited about in retail right now? 39:13 Outro The Small Business Retail Sessions is a podcast from Enterprise Nation’s Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF. Whether you're a seasoned shopkeeper or a digital business ready to make the leap to bricks-and-mortar, Powering the High Street is your gateway to making a meaningful retail impact. Visit the hub now ➡️ https://bit.ly/Powering-The-High-Street #PoweringTheHighStreet #smallbusiness #podcast #businesspodcast #LondonMadeMe