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You heard him! Our commercial manager, Darryl Murdoch shares a few words about the upcoming Talking Retail Live, taking place this week on Thursday 27 March. The event is set to be a standout event in the convenience retail calendar. Tickets here - limited availability remaining! 👉 https://bit.ly/48ZcAYt With insights from all corners of the industry and an appearance from legendary Cricketer Graham Gooch, the conference is an ideal setting to develop your knowledge of what's really going on in the independent retail market right now. Join the Independent Retail team and community at the KIA Oval on Thursday 27 March for the inaugural #TalkingRetailLive 💫 With thanks to BAT | VELO, Philip Morris International, Mondelēz International, Talysis Ltd., The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers, NextGEN360 | EDGE, GLORY, Golden Acre Foods | B Corp | The Hungry Boar and VoCoVo.

Independent retail body warns of job cuts as rising business costs loom The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers warns of job losses and cuts to staff hours due to national insurance contributions and minimum wage increases Read more: https://ow.ly/fYe350VrGmW #IndependentRetail

C-store owner voices support for live facial recognition camera roll out Talking Retail spoke to Croydon retailer Benedict Selvaratnam about the area being the first to have permanent installation of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras. Read the story: https://ow.ly/Xjf950VrFsm #FacialRecognition #CroydonRetail #ConvenienceRetail

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be involved with the first Talking Retail Live show! There were many great speakers from Industry experts to independent retailers. Some key takeaways from the day? - The independent retail industry is stronger together - Independent retailers really are the heart of their communities - Although there will always be tough times ahead, the community spirit on display here, gives me hope that the independent industry will continue to thrive. - The camera really does add 10 pounds Thank you to my panelists Vince Malone Nathalie Fullerton and the Fed's national president Mo Razzaq. #talkingliveretail #TheFed #independentretail #kiaoval

Yesterday's #TalkingRetailLive was a resounding success for delegates, partners and staff alike - and here are the photos to prove it! Take a look at the full gallery here: https://bit.ly/TRLGallery Can you spot someone you know? 🤩 The event combined a variety of insights with plenty of networking, including; ★ Educational content on tobacco and #vaping legislation, and the next steps required by stores ★ AI advancements in #independentretail, and platforms to ensure efficiency while maintaining store and service quality ★ How to attract dedicated customers (and retain their valuable, regular business) ★ Inspiring words from Graham Gooch on how to get the best out of yourself, your staff, and your business - "Success comes from within." Register your interest for 2026 and get exclusive updates on the next edition!➡️https://bit.ly/42gjJkm

Great to been a part of Talking Retail Live, where I had the opportunity to present alongside some incredible retailers and brands. The event, set at the iconic The Kia Oval - Surrey County Cricket Club was a fantastic experience, and I truly enjoyed the insightful discussions. A big thank you to the legendary Graham Gooch for sharing his words of wisdom, and to Darryl Murdoch David Shrimpton Ally Goucher and team for organizing such a well-run event. Honored to contribute and be surrounded by so much talent and innovation! Big thank you to Susan Nash for the her great support #TalkingRetailLive #RetailInsights #Grateful #GrahamGooch #OvalStadium #EventSuccess Independent Retail News

What a day at #TalkingRetailLive! The sun was shining, and the room full of amazing retailers, whose interactive questions helped elevate each panel discussion! A massive thanks to all the panelists, delegates, and of course, the supporters who made this event so vibrant and unique. Mondelēz International, Philip Morris International, GLORY, Talysis Ltd. The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers, Golden Acre Foods | B Corp BAT, NextGEN360 EDGE and VoCoVo, your support played a crucial role in making the event more impactful for the retailers. And, of course, having cricket legend Graham Gooch with us was the cherry on top! The Kia Oval was the perfect setting, and you could feel the energy in the room. Already excited for 2026! Are you? #TalkingRetailLive Last, but not least, a big shout to Independent Retail News and our incredible team💪🏻

Say hello to our wonderful exhibitors 🤩 Key supporters of the inaugural #TalkingRetailLive, these supporting partners have actively shown their support for the independent convenience industry today by joining us at the event, showcasing their services, products and brands to store owners and managers in attendance. Thank you for your dedicated support! BAT | Mondelēz International | Philip Morris International | NextGEN360 EDGE | GLORY | The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers | Golden Acre Foods | B Corp The Hungry Boar | Talysis Ltd.., and of course, the Talking Retail Live commercial team, Darryl Murdoch and Maria Pedro Vilela ❤️

Speaking at Talking Retail Live event in the Oval Cricket Ground, London Discussing rising costs in energy and employment The issues that retailers are facing because of this especially since we have an increase in NIC and above inflation increase in minimum wage During a time where small businesses are struggling in a very tough environment The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers have been in partnership with energy providers to help mitigate costs Thank you to Independent Retail News