Turning challenges into opportunity: With

TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITY

By Marnie Janaway BRAND DEVELOPER, RETAIL MENTOR, BUSINESS CONSULTANT

After more than 25 years helping lifestyle brands define and deliver their visions, I’m incredibly excited to put down my permanent roots on this very special island. Working on a Pilot Project with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and the Isle of Wight Council as a Business Advisor, I am currently helping island companies of all sizes to maintain growth, retain employees, and move forward during these changing times. An ‘eighties graduate of the Winchester School of Art – with an MBA in Business Marketing, Managing and Development and a PhD in Textile Chemistry – I have worked with a range of household names: from Next to Habitat, Heals, Mothercare and BHS. I was also commissioned by Sainsburys to develop their TU range; now one of the largest clothing retailers in the UK. Times, of course, have changed: not all these brands have stood the test of time on our high streets, though they continue to live on in our shared design heritage and cultural cache.

2020 has been challenging, but with every challenge comes opportunity: we have been given a chance to press ‘reset’ on our businesses, and perhaps change the way we sell, shop, buy, and live for the better.

As part of my role with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and Isle of Wight Council, I am now offering my time and expertise in retail business development, brand-building, store layout and e-commerce FREE to any Island business who feels they would benefit.

To book a free initial consultation with Marnie, email marnie@btconnect.com or call 07770 796524. Visit www.marniejanaway.com