Welcome to the Retail Makeover Mission Hub — your go-to destination for transforming your store and future-proofing your business. Through powerful video episodes, free toolkits, and one-to-one mentoring sessions, we bring expert strategies directly to independent retailers. Whether you're rethinking layout, visual merchandising, or customer experience, everything you need to spark change is right here.

Discover how smarter design and better shopper flow can boost sales and enhance the customer experience.
Created in partnership with the GCA, this report explores how simple layout improvements can transform garden centres — from identifying hot and cold zones to creating displays that turn browsers into loyal buyers.

Faire's latest forecast reveals the seasonal retail shifts shaping customer behaviour, from Gen Z's aspirational home life to the rise of little treat culture. Discover how independents can tap into these trends with clever merchandising, timely collections, and in-store storytelling that keeps shop

High streets are the beating heart of our communities—full of character, connection, and originality. Yet many independents are under pressure from rising costs, shifting habits, and online competition.

We have partnered with  SaveTheHighstreet.org and Hello Thriver to offer our readers a free business health-checks. Try Hello Thriver free today — get your business health check (open to all) and, exclusively for our readers, a FREE hands-on job done for your business by the Thriver team using code SAF2025.

The 5-minute health-check tells you exactly what's working in your business, what's not and what you need to do next. 

 

 

Discover the top garden trends for 2026, from wildlife-first planting and rich colour palettes to resilient design, bold foliage, and wellbeing-focused outdoor spaces.

Following approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), eBay has officially completed its acquisition of fashion resale marketplace Depop, a move that further cements recommerce as one of retail's fastest-growing sectors.

We now live in an era where physical retail is constantly forced to evolve and adapt amongst e-commerce, one format has emerged as a powerful tool for brands seeking to connect with consumers in meani ...