Calling all independent retailers, e-commerce sellers and brands
Join the UK's most inspiring FREE retail online summit
20th & 21st March 2025
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Here's why ROAR is the must-attend event of the year!
Join thousands of fellow retail business owners at THE the biggest FREE online gathering of inspiring product business founders of the year!
We have meticulously selected a collection of the UK's most inspiring retailers and founders, accompanied by captivating speakers and experts who will ignite your motivation.
This summit has been created with YOU in mind, to inspire and excite you.
And the best part? It's absolutely FREE! Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your year with a roar!
For independent retailers, e-commerce sellers and brands
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Can't-miss expert advice
Get valuable business insights from the most inspiring experts.
Saira
Khan
Founder, Saira Skin
Saira Khan, renowned businesswoman and broadcaster, built a thriving 7 figure skincare brand from the ground up, entirely organically, in under two years.
Best known from The Apprentice and Loose Women, she’s now revealing the real strategies behind her success. Don’t miss this rare chance to learn how she turned passion into profit, without shortcuts.
Catherine Erdly
Founder, The Resilient Retail Club
With 24 year experience in the retail industry, small business and retail expert Catherine will be sharing how to build a business that doesn't just look good, but feels good too.
Daniel Priestley
Founder, ScoreApp
Unlock the secrets to transforming website visitors into loyal customers with Daniel Priestley, co-founder of ScoreApp.
In this session, Daniel shares proven strategies for generating warm leads, leveraging scorecard marketing, and utilizing AI tools to boost your conversion rates. Learn how to attract the right audience and turn interest into action.
Paige Williams
Founder, P.Louise
P.Louise Cosmetics is TikTok’s top-selling shop, but its success wasn’t handed to founder Paige Williams, it was built from the ground up, without a single penny of outside investment.
Now set to hit £100 million of turnover, Paige shares how she defied expectations, stayed independent, and is empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
Charlotte Broadbent
International Marketing and Partnerships Director, Faire
Consumer trends are shifting fast—are you ready?
Backed by data from thousands of retailers, Charlotte reveals 2025’s biggest buying opportunities, from nostalgia-driven products to AI-powered retail.
Discover what’s trending, how to adapt, and how independent brands can thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Claire Burrows
Founder, Air and Grace
What happens when you can’t find stylish, comfortable shoes? You create them yourself!
Claire Burrows, founder of Air & Grace, shares her incredible 10-year journey—from packing orders at her kitchen table to building a beloved, responsible footwear brand. Discover how she scaled, survived industry shake-ups, and won over loyal customers!
Natalie Duvall & Alison Burton
Creative Director & Project Director, March Muses
Ever dreamed of stepping into the Dragon’s Den?
Natalie and Alison didn’t just step in—they conquered, landing investments from not one, but TWO dragons!
Discover the powerful story behind their brand, the mission driving their success, and how they’ve grown to achieve nationwide distribution with a major retailer.
Mike Turner
Co-Founder & CEO, Bird and Blend
Bird & Blend has grown into a multi-million pound success with 25 stores, but it all began with Mike and Krisi packing tea by hand and selling it at local markets.
Hear from co-founder Mike as he shares how they transformed their love of tea into a thriving business.
Ramona Gohil
Founder, Rani & Co.
Ramona Gohil, founder of Rani & Co., transformed personal challenges into a thriving six figure jewellery brand that celebrates female empowerment.
From overcoming a manufacturing scam to achieving sales success, Ramona shares her inspiring story of resilience, the power of authentic storytelling, and leveraging social media to build a meaningful brand.
Martha Keith
Founder & CEO, Martha Brook & Business Secrets Club
What does it take to grow a stationery business from a bedroom dream to a 7-figure success?
Martha reveals her journey, packed with invaluable insights and the incredible tale of how she took on scammers trying to steal one of her best-selling products.
Aime Cox
Owner, Studio Cotton
Aime Cox, expert web designer and SEO strategist, is back by popular demand at Retail Roar.
This year, she’s sharing her top tips for attracting the right traffic and turning visitors into buyers. Don’t miss her must-know insights for online success in 2025.
Eman Ismail
Founder & Head Email Strategist, Eman Copy Co
Eman Ismail is the person to call when you want to make money from your emails.
In her session, she’ll reveal the must-send emails that drive results and show you how to stop leaving money on the table with your email list in 2025.
Rachel Harris
Founder, accountant_she
Rachel Harris is redefining what it means to be an accountant, while building her own seven-figure business. In this session, she’ll show you how financial clarity can transform the way you run your business.
Discover how to turn numbers into real insights, strengthen your relationship with your accountant, and the unexpected metric you should be tracking.
Steph Douglas
Founder, Dontbuyherflowers
From a simple idea to a thriving brand, Don’t Buy Her Flowers has redefined gifting with meaning.
Founder Steph Douglas shares how empathy set her business apart, the strategies that helped her navigate retail’s ups and downs, and her top PR tips for small businesses looking to make a big impact.
Kate Hiscox
Founder, Wears My Money
Kate Hiscox, known as Wears My Money, turned her fashion blog into a thriving career with over 124K Instagram followers. But what do content creators really look for in brand partnerships? In this session, Kate shares her journey from blogger to influencer, her passion for supporting small businesses, and what it takes to build successful collaborations with creators.
Matt Hopkins
Founder, IND!E
Since 2014, Pop Up Indie has helped small businesses generate over £50 million in sales, ship 3 million packages, and launch 10,000 pop-up events.
Don’t miss their insider insights on what’s coming next.
Learn how to leverage experiential retail, collaborate with big brands, and stay ahead of the trends that matter.
Why sign up for Retail ROAR?
Discover industry-secrets and inspiring insights to give you the serotonin boost you need to power into 2025
FRESH IDEAS
No dull and irrelevant speakers here! Only dynamic entrepreneurs and experts who are eager to share valuable information specifically tailored to independent retailers, e-commerce sellers and brands.
WHAT'S WORKING NOW
Gain valuable insights into successful businesses and discover what's working in 2025! We're here to lift your spirits and provide positive, feel-good stories and advice to get you pumped up for the rest of the year
BE PART OF A COMMUNITY
Come for the talks, stay for the networking! With ample opportunities to chat to fellow business owners, you'll be able to connect with others who understand your challenges .
FAQs
Where is the summit going to be held?
It will be entirely online, with sessions streamed into a dedicated Facebook group.
How long will each session last?
Talks will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes maximum.
How can I find out when a specific talk is taking place?
The itinerary will be available closer to the start of the summit.
If I can't attend Live, will there be a replay?
Yes, you'll have a few days to catch up on anything that you miss, but you'll need to be registered to get the replays.
CONTACT US
Any more questions?
We have answers.
Get in touch with us today at assistant@resilientretailclub.com
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Meet Catherine
Retail Roar is the brainchild of Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club.
Coinciding with the 2-year anniversary of Catherine's book, "Tame Your Tiger," she created Retail Roar to inspire e-commerce sellers, independent retailers, and brands to unleash their potential and charge fearlessly into 2025! 🚀💥
Get ready to ROAR - full itinerary
Please note, all times are in the UK time zone. Sessions will start at approximately the times listed below. If you're really keen on a particular session, please join us a couple of minutes before the start time listed in case it's running slightly ahead.
Day 1 - Morning session
Kicking off on Thursday 20th March
9.30am Building a business that feels good - Welcome to ROAR - Catherine Erdly, Resilient Retail Club
10.00 am From kitchen table to investment from Lord Sugar - Jemma Solomon, The Label Lady
10.30am What your customer wants from you in 2024 - Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's Trend Expert
11.00am Your most important marketing channel - Emails in 2024 - Eman Ismail, Eman Copy Co
11.35am Evolving into a multi-million pound brand - Yaw Okere, Ava Estell
Day 1 - Afternoon session
This afternoon session will be particularly interesting to brands and e-commerce sellers.
12.30pm The 5 types of PR coverage you need to secure to stand out in 2024 - Rosie Davies-Smith, PR Dispatch
12.55pm What works now in wholesale - Therese Oertenblad, Small Business Collaborative
1.20pm Creating strong relationships with manufacturing partners - Kate Hills, Make It British
1.45pm Building a thriving creative business - Eleanor Bowmer, Eleanor Bowmer Ltd
Day 2 - Morning session
Kicking off on Friday 21st March
9.30am Solving a problem for millions - Brie Read, Snag Tights
10am Understanding how 2024's customer wants to shop - Matthew Hopkins, Great Brand Exchange
10.30am Having fun with social media that sells - Elizabeth Stiles, Elizabeth Stiles Ltd
11am Giving Google (and your customer) what they want in 2024 - Aime Cox, Studio Cotton
11.30am Becoming an 8 figure founder - Ama Amo-Agyei, Plantmade
Day 2 - Afternoon session
This afternoon session is all about building a brand with purpose. Perfect for anyone who believes in business as a force for good.
12.30pm Giving back - creating a business as a force for good - Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Scamp and Dude
1pm Campaigning for change and changing the law - Ruby Raut, WUKA
1.30pm Letting go of toxic productivity and building a business that nourishes you - Tamu Thomas, Live Three Sixty
2pm Growing a purpose-led brand - Lucy Greenwood, Lucy and Yak
2.35pm ROAR final thoughts - Catherine Erdly, Resilient Retail Club
Are you ready to be inspired?
Sign up today for the feel-good, motivational online summit of the year!