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
The nearest tube is Liverpool Street or Shoreditch High Street.
EARLY BIRD: £119 £199
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LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS REMAINING
Feeling overwhelmed and not seeing the growth you want?
Join us at Retail Huddle Live for the insights, clarity, and confidence you need to move your business forward with purpose.
Now in its second year, Retail Huddle brings together standout independent brands and trusted retail experts to cut through the noise and deliver real, actionable guidance.
This isn’t your typical business event. It’s a focused, founder-first experience designed to tackle the unique challenges of running a product-based business in a fast-changing retail world.
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 Your Retail Strategy for the New Age Customer
In a world of fast-moving trends and ever-shifting tactics, real retail success still comes down to one thing: getting the fundamentals right. Join Ami Rabheru as she explores what it really takes to build a brand that lasts and thrive in a changing 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: Hybrid Strategies to Elevate your Retail Game
From bricks-and-mortar brilliance to digital touch points that convert, our expert panel will unpack how independent brands can make the most of physical retail and online opportunities working together.
12:15 pm: Building an Ecommerce Brand in a New Retail Era
Join PR and live shopping experts alongside founders who are using storytelling, personal brand, and live selling to scale with impact. This panel will explore what it really takes to turn visibility into sales for a product business to drive serious growth.
12:45 pm: Lunch & Refuel
Refuel with a delicious lunch while continuing to network.
1:45 pm: PITCH YOUR PRODUCT COMPETITION - LIVE PITCH
Six founders take the stage to pitch their products to a panel of retail buyers and industry experts, and you’ll be right there, cheering them on. It’s high-energy, high-impact, and full of real insights, bold ideas, and big opportunities.
2:45 pm: Break
3:00 pm: Lingerie, Liberation & Lemonade: A Founder’s Story
Join Lemon Fuller, the unapologetic force behind Lemonade Dolls, as she shares the raw, real story of building a lingerie brand that’s flipping the script on body standards, female empowerment, and modern retail.
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
Pitch Your Product Competition
In collaboration with Product Guru
The Pitch Your Product Competition finalists have been announced!
Join us on Tuesday 17th June to cheer them on in the live final in front of a panel of industry experts and see what really makes a pitch stand out.
Oir Soap
Founded by Jolene Roberts
Amaura London
Founded by Sejal Assi
Natrie
Founded by Lauren Daly
Yendy Skin
Founded by Julian Boaitey
S'more'a'licious
Founded by Laura Vogan
Elsie & Tom
Founded by Emma Pratt
"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
Consider this event your dedicated space!
Ami Rabheru, former retail buyer turned retail strategist, 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.
Learn more about Retail Huddle here.
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Incredible Founders you get to meet at this Event!
Lemon Fuller
Lemonade Dolls
Andrew Xeni
Nobody's Child, Fabacus, Soreto
Isobel Perl
PERL Cosmetics
Ami Rabheru
Retail Huddle
Laura Harris
High Street Positives
Priscilla Pollara
Top Trick PR
Laura Harrison
LH Retail Development
Sam Gollings
Sprii
Sarah Manning
Visual Merchandising Courses
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.