Agile Retail

The Fanatics Flagship on Regent Street has been shortlisted for the Retail Week Best New Store Award (Small/Medium). It's an honour for the store that we operate to be nominated, a huge congratulations is in order for the whole team here at Agile Retail for the incredible work they do around the clock to create an exceptional store experience! #RetailWeek #Fanatics #AgileRetail #BestNewStore #Awards #RetailExperience

Loved kicking off yesterday’s breakfast session with Agile Retail and meeting so many great new people. We talked about how essential people still are to great retail and how that’s evolving as our world becomes more mobile-first. The question of whether constant phone use is affecting our ability to connect sparked a brilliant conversation. And yes… I was so present in the conversations that I forgot to take any photos, so please enjoy this carefully selected stock image instead. 😉 Big thanks to Henry Fogden and Agile Retail for inviting me to contribute to this session.

It's been a huge first month for the Fanatics Manchester Pop-Up. The first four weeks have delivered incredible moments, community energy, and record-breaking results. A massive thank you to everyone who visited, supported, and helped bring it to life. We kicked things off with an unforgettable in-store appearance from UFC star Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett, who joined us for an exclusive pack opening of the new UFC x Topps release. He shared stories from his career, talked rivalries and the hobby, and even signed a stack of cards. To celebrate the launch of the new Manchester City Team Set, the Man City Official Podcast took over the store alongside club legend Joleon Lescott. At the same time, Fanatics Live streamed the product reveal directly from the shop, bringing Manchester’s energy straight to fans watching at home. And today we are bringing the Fanatics Trade Night up north for the first time, partnering with Manchester Card Con to create a night centred on the city’s collecting culture. Collectors can trade, complete sets, connect with creators, and share their passion in a space built specifically for the Manchester community. Opening weekend set the tone for the month, with record-breaking sales on day one, goody-bags for the first 100 visitors, and celebrations that drove footfall and excitement. The response from fans, collectors, partners, and the wider community has been incredible. And the best part? We’re only just getting started. If you’re in Manchester, come see what the buzz is all about — and if you’ve already stopped by, thank you. Agile Retail will continue to elevate what retail experiences can be and how communities can be created! #Fanatics #Topps #Collectibles #Manchester #SportsCollecting #Community #FanExperience

Agile Retail has been shortlisted for the Field Marketing and Brand Experience Awards! We are shortlisted for the 'Most Effective Retail Experience' award for the Fanatics Flagship on Regent Street. From the initial opening and exceptional everyday execution to the regular events we run to grow the collector community, we're proud to be recognised for the amazing work we do around the clock! https://lnkd.in/eREr_iYW Frank Wainwright #FMBEAward #RetailAwards #RetailExperience #Shortlist

We're halfway through Movember and the moustaches are really starting to take shape (for most of us). We’re proud to be supporting an incredible cause — raising awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer. There’s still time to get involved or donate, every conversation and contribution makes a difference: https://lnkd.in/e3agE4KR #Movember #MensHealth #AgileRetail #WellbeingAtWork

The last chapter of the Retail Book Club in 2025 is next Wednesday the 19th of November! Over a catered breakfast, we’ll explore the human side of retail: how great hiring, thoughtful training, and empowered teams turn stores into spaces that feel alive. Modern retail thrives on experience — but behind every great experience there are the people who bring it to life. Our Curator, Judy Genovese, is an experienced retail leader who has led flagship launches, scaled international markets, and built high-performing teams that deliver exceptional customer experiences and sustainable commercial growth. At Victoria’s Secret, she helped shape the brand’s international expansion, launching in the UK for the first time; at Ralph Lauren, she drove omni-channel transformation across the UK; and most recently at StoreForce, she has partnered with global icons including Sephora, Aesop, and Tommy Hilfiger to bring digital innovation to life in stores. There are a few spaces left and we would love to have you join us so sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eSkbAT3M #Retail #RetailEvents #RetailExperience #PeopleInRetail

The Final Chapter of the Retail Book Club in 2025: People in Retail: The Secret To Successful Stores Modern retail thrives on experience — and behind every great experience, there are the people who bring it to life. We’ll explore the human side of retail: how great hiring, thoughtful training, and empowered teams turn stores into spaces that feel alive. The final chapter of the Retail Book Club for 2025 is on Wednesday, the 19th of November. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eSkbAT3M #RetailBookClub #Chapter13 #RetailEvent #PeopleInRetail #StoreStaff #RetailExperience

Looking for a change? - we’re hiring! If you like building and knocking things down, retail/variety and fast paced environments - you should join my team! You could be developing the next retail fixture, or delivering a new store build. Agile Retail delivers retail for brands entering the high street for the first time - so you should be a retail enthusiast or an eye for detail! DM’s welcome but Laura Hendrick is the hiring manager! #outsourcedretail #creativeretail #production #design #jobvacancy

2025 has been quite the year for the retail experience at John Lewis & Partners. In the last 11 months alone, they have added an in-store repair service nationwide, upgraded and bolstered their beauty offering considerably, and they are now launching a VIP members lounge over Christmas for their loyalty scheme members. We've said it before, but it's worth restating; it's always encouraging to see some of the UK's biggest retailers roll out truly experiential retail. In the words of Rosie Hanley, Brand Director at John Lewis, the focus is on "investing [...] to offer unique, service-led experiences". It's the future of retail and the key to success! https://lnkd.in/evcMVn8R

Agile Retail is proud to be taking part in Movember this year, raising awareness and funds for men’s health — from mental wellbeing to prostate and testicular cancer. Stay tuned, get involved, and help us support this great cause! If you'd like to donate, you can here: https://lnkd.in/e3agE4KR #Movember #MensHealth #AgileRetail #WellbeingAtWork