Almost is Not Good Enough: How to Win or Lose in Retail, By Andrew Jennings

Anna Beck celebrates the beauty of connection, working with heritage artisans in Bali who practice the art of handmade techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. The company thrives in collaboration and finds connecting cultures inspirational and express that in their designs. They are committed to bettering the world, lifting up other voices and using their jewelry as a bridge for change.

“For the dreamers, a story full of meaning that never ends” Daisy London is a much-loved British jewellery brand known for beautiful, everyday jewellery with meaning. At the heart of Daisy lies an adventure, a love for life, a need to explore. Acknowledging that we are all part of something much bigger and that together, we are everything.

Fantasie has been a favourite among women all over the world since 1951. Designed and produced by Wacoal Europe, we provide an extensive collection of expertly fitted lingerie and bra-sized swimwear to take you from day to night. Crafted with care using quality fabrics, our sophisticated styles offer effortless support and comfort in sizes 30-44 back, B-JJ cup.

A Look To Match Every Moment Every day is just so different. You never know what it’s going to bring, where you’ll be or what you’ll be wearing. Because life is so unpredictable you need the reassurance of a brilliant fit. Freya has a look that works for every single moment, during busy times when you’re at work, studying or spending time with your family. During fun times, when you’re out partying with friends, on holiday exploring or trying something new. And even during me-time, when you’re chilling at home or working out. Freya is dedicated to producing the most fashion-forward, vibrant and fabulous fitting lingerie, bra-sized swimwear and activewear around.

British designer Jessica Russell Flint creates vibrant, entirely unique hand illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware. Inspired by life’s eccentricities and with a love for colour and texture, Jessica transforms the ordinary into designs like you’ve never seen before. Mixing British Heritage inspired themes with contemporary colours and boldness, the whole ethos behind the brand is to make the most of life, to embrace colour, and to think outside the box. Jessica is constantly updating her products and prints. All her creations are limited edition, meaning there’s no mass production in sight. This keeps the range exciting and fresh! The brand goes by the motto ‘Life in Colour’

Since our launch in 1993 with six essential handbags, we’ve always stood for optimistic femininity. Today we’re a global life and style house filled with handbags, of course. also clothes, shoes, jewellery, home décor, tech accessories and so many other things that you use every day. We value thoughtful details. we think a layer of polished ease looks (and feels) so chic. And to us, modern, sophisticated colours make a personal style statement all their own. It’s these founding principles that define our unique style. we like that our style is synonymous with joy. Kate Spade New York is part of the tapestry house of brands.

Our mission is to revolutionise affordable womenswear, delivering expressive, feminine and responsible collections. Every collection is born from our instinctive ambition to strive to do better, and spread the message that caring for yourself and caring for the Earth go hand in hand. We want to empower our customers to be the very best version of themselves, regardless of their shape or size, and we create our conscious collections with this in mind. Sustainability: Working in collaboration with The Right Project, who partner with brands of all sizes to support and navigate sustainability with clarity and confidence.

Rachel Jackson London creates jewellery that encourages creativity and positivity in the wearer. Inspired by Art Deco and geometry, these pieces are designed to be layered and stacked. A belief that jewellery is innately personal runs through the collection, with birthstones and lettering often incorporated into the designs. Having started making these unique pieces from her kitchen table in 2006, Rachel Jackson now creates her internationally renowned collections from a studio in East London.

The World of Jo Malone™ Fill your life with scent. British bespoke fragrances. For her. For him. For the home. Immaculately wrapped in our signature box. Create an individual statement. An understated style. Defined by an unconventional sense of sophistication. With taste that is rarified, yet a touch audacious. Timeless and elegant…but always infused with a charming dash of wit and whimsy.

At Living Proof, we’re rooted in innovation. Established in 2005, our fresh, innovative approach was long overdue. Twenty patents later, across 50 unique products, Living Proof has won more than 150 awards for disrupting the industry and solving the toughest problems in haircare. Our drive to reveal the best version of your hair has only gotten stronger. We continue to break through industry standards, creating cutting-edge products that will transform your confidence, your outlook, and your every day. We are the science. You are the Living Proof®.

Founded in New York city in 2004, MALIN+GOETZ combines trusted natural ingredients with advanced technology to create uncomplicated luxury skincare, fragrance, and candles for modern living. formulated with sensitive skin in mind, their gentle, yet effective 2-step system – cleanse+hydrate – delivers healthy, balanced skin through a great cleanser and moisturiser. suitable for all skin types and all genders. all products are cruelty-free and made in New York.

Medik8® is an award-winning global skincare brand sold exclusively by skincare experts, pioneering the trend for results-based products. Medik8® is a dedicated professional-led skincare brand that helps your clients achieve their desired results through regular professional treatments in-clinic. To optimise results, and achieve beautiful skin for life, clients are provided with a bespoke at home-routine.

This is REN. Clean Skincare, since 2000. ‘Clean’ is at the heart of all we do… But what does it mean? For us it’s giving you visible results from skincare that isn’t full of sh…ady ingredients. Ingredients that work with your skin, without causing irritation. Ingredients your skin would choose, from sustainable sources and sustainably packaged – cause great skincare shouldn’t cost the earth, right?

World-renowned facialist Sarah Chapman created the Skinesis range to treat the skin concerns she sees every day in her Clinic and enable clinical results at home. Combining potent actives with cutting-edge technology, luxurious textures and refined botanical oils, these performance-proven formulas deliver healthy, rejuvenated skin with the coveted Skinesis glow.

At Sigma Beauty, we use the inspiration of beauty enthusiasts and professional makeup artists to develop some of the best beauty tools on the market. Our journey started with cruelty-free luxurious makeup brushes and quickly evolved into a full line of makeup brush sets, beauty cleaning tools, eye makeup, brow makeup, blush palettes, contour palettes, lipsticks and much more. Our award-winning makeup brushes are made with the softest synthetic fibers to create flawless looks for day or night.

Blomus was established in 2001 to innovatively manufacture stainless steel items utilizing modern design. Blomus offers a great selection of kitchen accessories, fireplace accessories, bathroom accessories, office accessories and waste bins. Inspired by premiere European designers and created by German craftsmen, each and every Blomus product, whether kitchen accessories, bathroom hardware, bar and wine tools or a modern styled set of candle holders, Blomus offers only the finest quality of stainless steel kitchen accessories today.

Dartington is the UK’s favourite choice for crystal and glass, with a simple and contemporary design style perfect for your home or as a gift.

When it comes to brightening up your bedroom, there’s no better way to do it than with the latest bedding collection from Joules. Discover duvets, pillow cases, cushions and sheets all adorned with unique prints and with bespoke details.

Laura Ashley, one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings companies originates from humble beginnings. In the early 1950s, enthused by an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Laura had a  desire to create small scale prints which could be used for patchwork. With a small investment of £10, Laura and Bernard Ashley set up a homemade printing press on their kitchen table and started to print simple mono print patterns for neck scarves, tablemats, napkins and tea towels. Blueprint Collectables was inspired by how the Laura Ashley story began. These early prints by Laura & Bernard Ashley were in turn the starting point for our Blueprint patterns. The collection comprises of a beautiful mix of archive designs on fine new bone china, which you can collect and mix as you like – a patchwork table.

Mary Berry’s Signature Collection is elegant, classic and designed for modern lifestyles, with timeless profiles updated for contemporary living and dining. The English Garden collection by Mary Berry includes tableware decorated with hand-drawn illustrations of classic flowers and birds, bringing the outside in. Mary has a passion for gardening and nature and is an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society and President of the National Garden Scheme. The tableware is elegant, classic and designed for modern lifestyles, with timeless profiles updated for contemporary living and dining.

At Neom, we believe in caring for your body and your mind. That’s why our 100% natural, therapeutic fragrances nurture your body, support your mind and boost your wellbeing – so you can make the most of every moment. Neom. Scent to make you feel good. True therapeutic benefits to relieve stress, calm and relax, aid sleep, boost your energy or lift your mood. Our promise: 100% natural fragrances for the mind & body, made in Britain from ethically sourced, sustainable origins, only natural & organic ingredients, no petrochemical paraffin or mineral wax, no artificial perfume only pure essential oils and no harsh preservatives.

Robert Welch was one of Britain’s most respected and prolific designer craftsmen. He trained as a silversmith at the Birmingham College of Art before moving to the Royal College of Art in 1952 where he specialised in stainless steel production design and unique designs in silver. In 1965 he was awarded the title of Royal Designer for Industry. His most important commissions are in museum collection throughout the world including the V&A and British Museum, London and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Ted Baker London is world-renowned for its stylish and sophisticated menswear, womenswear, accessories (and everything in between). With the perfect blend of attention to detail, beautiful designs and high-quality fabrics, Ted mixes traditional and contemporary influences with an irreverent sense of humour and a quintessential British attitude.

Founded in 1995, Under Armour hit the scene with a ground-breaking T-shirt designed to keep athletes cool and dry. Since then, Under Armour has emerged as a leading brand of running shoes, fitness footwear and performance apparel. Elite athletes from nearly every sport proudly wear Under Armour performance gear, all made with the unique product DNA of Under Armour.

Found in over 700 stores worldwide & with headquarters split between London and Los Angeles, Varley draws inspiration from both to create collections that are highly technical in nature with an elevated yet understated aesthetic. Varley pride themselves on creating product that women will come back to time and time again. The form and function of each piece has to support the modern day multi-tasking lifestyle.