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Once a staple of the British high street, River Island has in recent years found itself squeezed from all sides. Rising costs, wavering consumer confidence, and the relentless growth of online fast fashion have chipped away at profits, while its mid-market positioning has left it vulnerable—too expensive to compete with bargain retailers, yet lacking the cachet of premium brands. Like many high-street names, it has faced the painful reality that maintaining a large store estate is no longer sustainable. 

We sat down with Rhianna Miller, the CEO, founder, and creative force behind ModeAbode—a British, family-run lifestyle brand known for blending vintage charm with modern design sensibility. Since launching the company, Rhianna has remained steadfast in her mission to create beautiful, design-led homeware and stationery with a conscience.

Sarah Manning, a seasoned Visual Merchandising Specialist with over 25 years' experience in the luxury and high street retail sectors, shares her expert insights into effective visual merchandising strategies.