ELEVATE YOUR RETAIL GAME
It’s TOUGH being a retail entrepreneur;
it’s even TOUGHER doing it alone.
Details
17th June 2025 | Virgin Hotels Shoreditch, 45 Curtain Road, EC2A 3PT
10:00am - 5:00pm
EARLY BIRD: £119 £199
EARLY BIRD OFFER
ONLY 30 SPACES AT EARLY BIRD PRICE
Stop Wishing, Start Winning:
Retail Huddle Live is back for its second year, and we’re bringing together some of the most inspiring independent brands leading the way, as well as carefully selected retail experts, all under one roof.
This isn’t just another SME conference. It’s specifically designed to deal with the intricacies and challenges that independent retail businesses face, and to help you navigate the ever-evolving retail landscape.
YOUR TRANSFORMATION STARTS HERE!
The MUST-ATTEND Retail Event for founders of independent brands and retailers. (Are YOU In?)
What will you get:
- 6 finalists Live Pitch Segment with retail buyers and industry experts to win a Meet-the-Buyer with our partner Product Guru.
- Expert Insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have mastered the art of growing product businesses.
- Networking Opportunities to connect with like-minded founders and foster relationships.
- Exclusive pre-event networking session to form connections before the big day.
- Lunch & Refreshments are included to keep you fuelled and ready to learn & take action.
Event Schedule
9:30 am: Arrival
10:00 am: MASTERING RETAIL BUYING STRATEGIES
Start the day with a keynote speech from Retail Huddle founder, Ami Rabheru, highlighting the retail strategies to stay relevant and navigate the ever-evolving retail landscape.
10:45 pm: CRACKING THE RETAIL CODE: THE NOBODY'S CHILD STORY
Join Andrew Xeni, founder of Nobody's Child, for an exclusive fireside discussion all things growing a fashion sustainable brand in today's e-commerce landscape.
11:30 am: Break
11:45 am: BRICKS + MORTAR: Strategies to elevate your retail game
A must-attend talk for any independent retailers or brands doing pop-up shops! Consumer behaviour, retail trends and how to get ready for the new age shopper!
12:30 pm: Lunch & Refuel
Refuel with a delicious lunch while continuing to network.
1:30 pm: PITCH YOUR PRODUCT COMPETITION - LIVE PITCH
Watch our six finalists pitch to a panel of industry experts and buyers and receive real-time feedback.
2:30 pm: Break
2:45 pm: PRODUCTPRENERS PANEL
Join some of the UK's most innovative productpreners, including Lemon Fuller of Lemonade Dolls, as they breakdown their high, lows and hard-lessons learned.
3:30 pm: Winners Announcement & Prize Presentation
Gather back as we announce the Pitch Your Product with Product Guru competition winners and present prizes!
4:00 pm: Networking + Refreshments
Conclude your day by networking with fellow attendees while enjoying drinks and nibbles.
5:00 pm: Event ends
*Subject to Change
Consider this event your dedicated space!
Ami Rabheru envisioned Retail Huddle Live with you in mind, knowing firsthand that being a retail entrepreneur can feel isolating. The relentless challenges of being a founder and the weight of going it solo.
"It's where connections are made, collaborations happen, light-bulb moments are born, and it can really shape your business to what it can become."
Stronger Together.
Pitch Your Product Competition
In collaboration with Product Guru
The Pitch Your Product Competition entries have now closed!
Keep your eyes peeled – we'll be announcing the highly anticipated finalists right here on May 19th, so stay tuned for the big reveal.
"A room full of inspiration and motivation. Thank you Ami for organising a wonderful event, bringing industry experts and success stories from amazing product entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and invaluable advice."
Jasvinder, Marici Skin
Incredible Founders you get to meet at this Event!
Lemon Fuller
CEO & Founder of Lemonade Dolls
Lemon Fuller is the visionary CEO and Founder behind Lemonade Dolls, the UK's fastest-growing inclusive lingerie brand dedicated to empowering women's self-love.
By disrupting the industry with innovative and ethically produced bralettes (up to an H cup), Lemonade Dolls has achieved remarkable traction, with a product ordered every minute and a monthly turnover exceeding £500k.
Andrew Xeni
Nobody's Child
Andrew Xeni is a visionary entrepreneur in technology and retail.
Following a successful manufacturing business, he founded the award-winning eco-conscious brand Nobody's Child (2023 Drapers Retailer of the Year), now a strategic investment of Marks & Spencer.
Xeni also merges retail and tech as founder of award-winning retail tech companies Fabacus and Soreto.
Ami Rabheru
Retail Buyer & Founder
Ami Rabheru is deeply passionate about product and dedicated to equipping retail product brands with the essential business skills for launch, growth, and scaling.
Drawing on over 20 years of retail experience buying for major UK high street retailers such as M&S, Next, and Tesco, she now specialises in guiding founder-led brands to translate their creative vision into retail success through consultancy, mentoring, accessible training, and a supportive community.
Isobel Perl
Founder of PERL Cosmetics
An independent beauty brand born out of a lockdown project and grown into a thriving
e-commerce business with a loyal social media following.
After losing her job during the pandemic, she turned £1,000 of savings and a passion for skincare into a brand defined by transparency, authenticity, and community. With a rapidly growing product line and tens of thousands of customers, Isobel is now focused on scaling operations and continuing to bring her community along every step of the way
Watch this space...more exciting stuff and speakers to be announced...
In a nutshell...
One-day, 17th June 2025, 9.30 am - 4 pm
Retail Huddle LIVE is back for its second year, bringing together ambitious retail entrepreneurs and product-based founders for a high-impact day of insight, strategy, and connection.
This unique event, designed for independent brands and retailers, blends expert-led learning, founder stories from the frontlines, and actionable retail know-how to help you thrive in today’s fast-moving landscape.
One day. Game-changing insights. Light-bulb moments that could shape your business. BE THERE.
"All I can say is MIND-BLOWN. During the course of the event I learnt many golden nuggets of information that I can use in my business at present and in the future. Not only was it well organised with incredible speakers and a lovely lunch, but it was filled with SO many wonderful people!"
Daiane, Treasures of Brazil
Want To Find Out More About The Event & Host?
Contact us at the email below and we would be delighted to connect with you.
Email: community@retail-huddle.com
Find full event T&Cs here.