The heartbeat nobody is protecting
Drapers (subscription required) asked Sarah to share her thoughts on stagnating salaries, shrinking headcounts and rising workloads in buying and merchandising. Who’s looking after the margins?
Are more supermarkets going to merge?
In Metro’s article on supermarket merger talks, Sarah shares her predictions on mid-market consolidation, the business case for merging, and what it could mean for shoppers.
Apple stores, retail success and why some stores thrive
Sarah joined Rich Clarke on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss what makes some retail spaces thrive while others struggle and the commercial thinking behind great retail experiences.
The discount cycle, AI and 26 years in retail
Sarah joined the Buying & Beyond podcast, covering her career, why merchandising fundamentals are at risk in the age of AI, and how to break the discount cycle.
Where Do 12-Year-Old Girls Shop?
In The Sunday Times Style (subscription required), Sarah shares her insight on how tween and teen fashion brands are using store design, social media and data to capture the next generation of shoppers.
The High Street's Half-Year Score
In Drapers' report (subscription required) on the High Street's performance at the half-year mark, Sarah shares her view on how brands lose their way when they stop focusing on the customer.
Finalist: Enterprise Vision Awards 2026
Sarah is a finalist in the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards, one of the UK's largest celebrations of women in business.
Is the future of the High Street independent?
In Canvas8's report (subscription required) on the future of the British High Street, Sarah shares her expertise on driving footfall through experience, community and the commercial realities of physical retail.
Topshop: A Calculated Return?
When Retail Gazette examined Topshop’s High Street return, Sarah contributed expert insight into why it’s wholesale-first strategy is a calculated way to test demand and rebuild brand momentum.
Move Over Labubu: The Next Toy Trend to Watch
In Metro’s report on the next toy trend following the Labubu craze, Sarah shares her expertise on how emerging launches are leveraging fandom, collectability and scarcity to drive shopper demand.
Burberry’s Turnaround: Is the Strategy Working?
This Is Money examined Burberry’s revival, including Sarah’s insights into how brand positioning and product strategy are shaping renewed shopper demand in a challenging luxury market.
Cheaper Olive Oil: A Sign of Falling Food Prices?
The Big Issue looked at falling olive oil prices and stubborn food inflation, including Sarah’s insights on what’s happening behind the scenes — and what it really means for shoppers’ weekly budgets.
Hidden supermarket savings hotspots
When The Sun asked Sarah how shoppers can uncover hidden supermarket savings, she shared simple tactics — like starting at the back, checking unit prices, and using a basket — to help save hundreds yearly.
Retail Expert wins silver at national awards
Sarah has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs, winning Silver in the Best Business Services category at the 2025 Best Business Women Awards – a national celebration of women in business.
From Fairy Tale to Forecast - The 5 Rights of Merchandising
Sarah delivered a live session on the Retail Revealed stage at Top Drawer A/W25, showing how sales data can tell the real story behind your business and how to use merchandising as a decision-making tool to drive confident, profitable growth.
Fashion’s homecoming: Topshop teams up with John Lewis
Sarah spoke to Wyre Davies about Topshop and Topman returning to the high street via John Lewis stores — whether the comeback will capture cross-generational attention, what other brands can learn, and if the tie-up will drive footfall and sales.
Topshop X Liberty: The industry reacts
When Retail Gazette asked Sarah about Topshop’s return in Liberty, she reflected on the nostalgia at play — questioning if it was genuine reinvention or simply a comeback at a higher price point.
Drapers: The Evolution of the Buyer
When Drapers asked Sarah how the role of the fashion buyer is changing, she reflected on what she’s seen across the industry — particularly in the shift away from traditional retail training grounds.
Named One of the UK’s Top Business Trailblazers
Sarah has been recognised as one of the UK’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs in the 2025 Enterprise Vision Awards – the UK’s largest awards dedicated to women in business.
BBC Breakfast: Exploring the Rise of the Labubu Toy Trend
Sarah appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss the viral Labubu toy trend with Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt. Building on her expert commentary in BBC News and CNN, she shared how collectible crazes gain momentum and impact retail.