Episode 2 · Retail Leadership
Leadership, High Streets & the Future of Retail
with Mark Robinson — Retail & Destination Strategist
Paul Clifford sits down with Mark Robinson for an open and insightful conversation about leadership, the evolution of the high street, and the realities of building sustainable businesses in today's retail landscape. Together, they explore the challenges facing town centres, the importance of innovation and collaboration, and why people — not just property — remain at the heart of successful destinations.
Key Takeaways
- Navigating structural change across UK high streets and shopping centres
- Why collaboration between landlords, local authorities, and occupiers drives regeneration
- Putting people and community outcomes at the heart of destination strategy