Calling all independent retailers, e-commerce sellers and brands
Join the UK's most inspiring FREE retail online summit
20th & 21st March 2025
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!
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The UK's most inspiring product business founders
Discover the captivating stories of successful entrepreneurs and their journey in building remarkable businesses from their kitchen table, spare room or parent's basement to multi-million pound global brands and the Sunday Times top 100 fastest growing UK companies list!
Jemma Solomon
Founder, The Label Lady
Jemma grew an online community of 760,000 and got investment from Lord Sugar by embracing her passion for all things to do with organisation and efficiency.
Jo Tutchener-Sharp
Founder & CEO, Scamp & Dude
Paving the way as one of the UK's top purpose-led fashion brands, Scamp & Dude opened two new stores in 2023 and have ambitious plans to expand their bricks and mortar presence.
Lucy Greenwood
Co-founder, Lucy & Yak
Known for their colourful clothing and social conscience, Lucy & Yak were named as one of the top 100 fastest growth UK companies in 2023.
Yaw Okyere
Founder and CEO, Ava Estell
Yaw used his chemical engineering backgroup to develop a life-changing product, and grew a multi-7 figure skincare brand in under 3 years.
Brie Read
CEO, Snag Tights
Born out of a frustration of being unable to find tights that fit, Brie has grown Snag Tights into a multi-million global business.
In 2023 Snag Tights was listed as one of the top 100 fastest growth companies in the UK.
Ruby Raut
Founder and CEO, WUKA
Ruby, an Environmental Scientist, founded WUKA (which stands for Wake Up, Kick Ass) in 2017 after recognising a gap in the market for sustainable reusable period products.
Her campaign to abolish VAT on period pants successfully changed government policy!
Ama Amo-Agyei
Founder, Plantmade
After losing her job during the pandemic, Ama launched Plantmade to address common hair and scalp concerns. The business has hit the 8 figure mark, with ambitious plans to grow.
Eleanor Bowmer
Founder, Eleanor Bowmer
Eleanor Bowmer is a textile design and illustration studio based in Manchester. Eleanor started the business with just £500 and has since grown to a well-recognised brand which has collaborated with many high profile retailers and household names.
Matthew Hopkins
Founder, The Great Brand Exchange
The Great Brand Exchange help SME brands get a foot in the door at major retailers like John Lewis, Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Boots, so they can showcase their products to consumers seeking innovative and quality goods.
Can't-miss expert advice
Get valuable business insights from the most inspiring experts.
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.
Dayna Isom Johnson
Trend expert, Etsy
Dayna Isom Johnson is the trend expert for Etsy and a judge on the Emmy-nominated, NBC primetime series Making It.
She'll be sharing her trend predictions for 2024 - here what's hot, what's not and what your customers will want to buy from you!
Elizabeth Stiles
Fashion brand consultant
Elizabeth works as a fashion business coach and mentor to help purpose-driven & ambitious brands who want to scale with success.
She will be sharing how to make your social media feel good in 2024.
Therese Oertenblad
Founder, Small Business Collaborative
As one of the UK's top expert advisers for small businesses wanting to succeed in wholesale, Therese will be sharing her top tips for wholesale success in 2024.
Tamu Thomas
Holistic life coach/writer. Live Three Sixty
Tamu Thomas is a holistic life coach, speaker and author of the soon to be published "Women Who Work Too Much".
She will be sharing why toxic productivity can damage your business and how to avoid it.
Eman Ismail
Founder, Eman Copy Co
Eman helps 6+ figure online business owners and ecommerce brands fire up their conversions, evergreen their sales and turn fans into superfans, by crafting data-driven, personality-packed email strategy and copy.
Tune in to hear Eman's predictions for email success in 2024.
Aime Cox
Founder, Studio Cotton
Aime is a small business website and SEO expert, with an unmatched ability to simplify complex concepts.
Join Aime's session to hear about how to supercharge your website this year.
Kate Hills
Founder, Make It British
Kate is a UK manufacturing expert & small business mentor with over 30 years experience in design, product development and retailing.
She'll be sharing how to build a successful manufacturing relationship.
Rosie Davies-Smith
Founder, PR Dispatch
With over 20 years of agency PR experience, Rosie Davies-Smith and the PR Dispatch team have been helping thousands of small business owners elevate their PR game since 2017.
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 minutes maximum.
How can I find out when a specific talk is taking place?
The itinerary is listed at the bottom of the page.
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
Supported by our partners
Meet Catherine
Retail Roar is the brainchild of Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club.
Coinciding with the 1-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!