A wise man, Martin Newman once told me 'Retail is for life, not just for Christmas'.
Being a shopkeeper is not as simple as just sitting in a shop, but just as challenging and important as being the CEO of a nationwide operation - I should know, I've been there!
The C word can mean so many things.
It can be controversial, funny, devastating - but my C word is COMMUNITY.
It's also collaboration, connection...and I'm in retail so of course it has to be about Christmas! So where does community fit in the retail sector?
It's breast cancer awareness month, so this October we are exploring the best gifts for those who could do with a pick me up when flowers or chocolates just won't cut it.
We all know someone who is hard to buy for. If you live around Frome, Somerset you may want to read this... I have the locally sourced gift to gazump all gifts!