Jeff Banks and Spring Fair give ‘a voice back to the retail community’ in new podcast
Spring Fair, the fashion, home and gift trade show, has launched a ‘Retail Insights’ podcast series with designer and TV personality Jeff Banks CBE to “shine a light on businesses in the industry”.
Jeff Banks CBE will host a series of free podcasts featuring interviews with 15 industry figureheads, which will run over 14 weeks from the 20 October.
The podcast, which is available through all streaming services such as Apple Podcast and Spotify, was conceived to give a voice back to the retail community who have been a part of Spring Fair. In each episode, the 15 guest have candid conversations reflecting on the past, present and future of retail to inspire and resonate with many in the industry.
Soraya Gadelrab, Event Director of Spring Fair, said: “We are incredibly excited to launch this anniversary podcast series – which is available for free to all of retail to help inspire. As a business leader or owner in retail, this podcast is for you. For anyone looking to start a retail business, this podcast is for you. And for the retail community, this podcast is for you.
“There are also a few tips and tricks on how these businesses have either successfully shopped at trade shows or successfully sold their products at trade shows. These are money can’t buy insights on how to be successful for businesses looking to sell products B2B. The series really has the feel-good factor and makes for very interesting listening.”
Jeff Banks CBE added: “Spring Fair is still one of the biggest trade exhibitions in Great Britain and I have spent many a productive and inspiring day at the show over the years – it has been integral to the success of my designer collaborations with brands exhibiting there.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the Spring Fair team to create this thoughtful and stimulating podcast series to celebrate the show’s incredible 75 years and help champion the people and businesses that make up the Spring Fair community.”
Each 10-20 minute episode podcast episode will launch weekly every Sunday from the 20 October.
