Show Notes
Can the high street make a comeback? And why do we keep seeing the same clothes in completely different shops?
This episode of The Shopping Forecast explores the future of the high street and Andy Burnham’s pledge to revive it. Catherine discusses popular strategies for encouraging consumers back to the high street, such as free parking and the rise of pop-ups. Could empty department stores become vibrant hubs of small businesses and experiences? And is the high street really dying, or does it simply need to become more interesting?
Meanwhile, Elizabeth goes behind the scenes of the fashion industry to explain why the same clothes and fabrics can appear in different retailers at the same time. From global fabric mills and wholesalers to fashion week trends and the mysterious art of creating a version of a bestselling product, she reveals how the high street can end up looking remarkably similar, and why commercial inspiration is much more complicated than it may seem.
The Shopping Forecast is a podcast that proves shopping is about so much more than what's in your basket. Each episode, retail strategist Catherine Erdly and fashion brand consultant Elizabeth Stiles discuss the consumer trends and cultural shifts shaping the way we shop, unpacking the psychology behind our purchases and the brands redefining consumer culture.
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