Anna JonesJun 20, 2020Clarks Village: Returning From LockdownFollowing the UK government’s announcement that all non-essential shops would be allowed to open from 15th June, we decided to catch up w...
Anna JonesAug 19, 2019From Artificial to Authentic: the Gen Z Approach to RetailAs an executive recruiter, I get to introduce people to our fantastic retail property world every week. I love making new connections wit...
Anna JonesJul 11, 2019Clarks Village: Behind The ScenesFollowing our recent blog post on the secrets behind the success of outlet villages, we were contacted by Clarks Village and invited to t...
Anna JonesMay 14, 2019Why Are Outlet Villages So Successful?I was talking to my neighbour last week and we were discussing what we were doing at the weekend. He said: “We’re going to Clark’s Villag...
Anna JonesMar 15, 2019Anna's Take On Retail MeaningfulnessHere’s the thing: if you make something too readily available, nobody wants it anymore. However, if you restrict availability, it creates...
Anna JonesMar 15, 2019Visual Merchandisers: Behind The RailVisual merchandisers are the masterminds behind the stunning window displays that we see every day on the high street. These individuals ...
Anna JonesMar 15, 2019The Changing Face Of Your High StreetHave you noticed how your local high street keeps changing? Do you wonder why stores come and go all the time – perhaps one of your favou...
Anna JonesMar 15, 2019Miss Muir, Queen of the DressJean Muir is considered to be one of the most iconic female fashion designers of the twentieth-century. Her designs are best known for th...
Anna JonesMar 14, 2019Amazon Takes The Pain Out Of PayingWe’ve all been there. It’s Saturday afternoon, you fancy doing a bit of shopping and having a bite to eat at that new coffee shop that ju...