Retail Makeover Mission: Free Toolkits
Transforming your shop doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This collection of expert-led toolkits has been created to help independent retailers strengthen their brand, elevate visual merchandising, improve store layout, plan smarter, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Each toolkit is packed with practical tips, proven strategies, and real-world insights from industry specialists who understand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s high street.
Whether you’re refreshing your window displays, refining your customer experience, or mapping out your biggest sales seasons, these resources give you tools you can use now.
Brand Strategy Workbook
This workbook gives you the clarity every retailer needs, helping you define your brand mission, understand your customer, map your competitors, and visualise your style. Download it to build a brand foundation that guides smarter decisions and stronger storytelling.
Running a Successful High Street Business – Alex Schlagman
Packed with practical advice for thriving, this guide walks you through offer, brand, marketing, and customer experience strategies that really work. Download it for clear, actionable steps to strengthen your business and sharpen your local impact.
Simple Changes That Drive Immediate Results – Deryane Tadd
This toolkit shows you how small tweaks create big wins, from hotspot tables to till-side add-ons and smarter store flow. Download it if you want quick, tangible improvements that boost sales almost instantly.
Smart Layout & Product Selections for Gift Shops – Claire Bevan
Discover how to curate a store that feels inviting, profitable, and easy to shop. This toolkit covers layout, flow, hotspots, merchandising, and product selection. Download it for insider tactics that transform your space and maximise customer spend.
Visual Merchandising & Brand Identity Toolkit – John Abbate
Learn how to think and act like a brand, not just a shop. This toolkit guides you through building a brand deck, planning impactful windows, telling visual stories, and designing customer flow. Download it to elevate your VM and bring your brand to life.
Anti-Sun-Bleaching Toolkit for Shop Window Displays
Sun damage doesn’t have to ruin your displays. This toolkit gives you clever prevention strategies, creative styling tricks, and quick fixes to keep your windows looking fresh. Download it to protect your products while keeping your windows eye-catching.
Top Tips for Making Data-Driven Decisions – David Whiteley
Turn guesswork into strategy with this guide to using retail data effectively. Learn how to track performance, manage stock, improve margins, and make smarter buying decisions. Download it to unlock insights that boost profitability and efficiency.
Planning Your Yearly Retail Calendar – Samantha Gibbs
This toolkit helps you plan ahead so every key season, event, and opportunity is maximised. From buying timelines to window planning and promotional schedules, it’s your roadmap for a smooth, sales-driven year. Download it to stay organised, proactive, and ahead of demand.
Independent Retailer PR Toolkit
This practical toolkit helps you build visibility, generate press coverage, and create meaningful buzz around your store. From crafting a standout press kit to pitching local stories and planning award entries, it gives you everything you need to raise your profile with confidence. Download it to start turning your everyday wins into powerful PR moments.
How to Shop a Trade Show: Your Essential Guide
Trade shows can be overwhelming, this guide makes them strategic, efficient, and exciting. Packed with preparation tips, buying tactics, and smart questions to ask suppliers, it helps you make the most of every minute on the show floor. Download it to shop with clarity, confidence, and a plan that supports your goals.