Retail experts have thrived with a significant presence on Instagram which has become the mainstream channel to gain insight for our retailers across the industry. Instagram has become a free useful tool to retailers when obtaining insight of current trends in the industry and composes of real time case studies.

Retailers also benefit from knowledgeable experts and create opportunities within the community to share learnings and get inspiration from experienced creators. Instagram cognitively communicates bite size skills as an easy way to understand the wider retail industry for upcoming retailers.

 

Why not have a look at the list below to be inspired and gain expertise from retail experts and specialists on Instagram.

 

1. Holly & Co I @Hollytucker 

Holly & Co is the home of small business advice and inspiration. Founded by Holly Tucker MBE (who also founded notonthehighstreet), we’re leading a movement to change the small business landscape, by campaigning with four core missions, sharing unfiltered stories and cheerleading this incredible community that brings colour to grey.

 

2. Emma MT Stylist I @insidestylists

InsideStylists.com is aimed at stylists and writers having a place to promote themselves, along with assistants who need to be easily found along with recommendations. It’s also ideal for PRs who would like to share all their contacts in the directory, which is specifically for the interiors market and reach all us freelancers who fall off mailing lists.

 

3. Lisa May I @lisamay_co

Retail expert, enthusiast, educator + all-round merchant. Above all else, I'm a passionate and empowering mentor. Through simple and effective strategies, I help female business owners reduce the overwhelm and build thriving, stable, quality businesses.

 

4. Neil Patel I @neilpatel

He is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

 

5. Toyin Laketu I @on_wardsandup

With the increasing challenges, young brands face and limited access to HANDS-ON SUPPORT, I founded Onwards and Up in 2017.  My goal was to deliver where others have left off.  Working with amazing businesses across wholesale, exporting, and online presence. Greatly supported by our creative community adding value and making a difference.

 

6. Catherine Erdly I @resilientretailclub

I’m Catherine Erdly and I am a retail expert, with twenty years of experience in all aspects of the industry from e-commerce to the high street.  Having worked with household names such as Coast, Laura Ashley and Paperchase, as well as some of the most exciting independent start-ups, I have the real-life experience and inside knowledge of what makes a successful product business tick.  I am a Forbes.com contributor on the subject of starting and scaling a product business, a judge of the Good Retail Awards, on the Editorial Board of Modern Retail, and a frequent expert writer and speaker on the retail industry. In short, I know retail!

 

7. Jasmine Bowdry I @jasmenebowdry 

Consulting and Strategy for the Retail CEO. I'm Jasmene Bowdry: Retail Consultant, Strategist, and Expert....and the answer to your retail prayers. My guidance ignites passion, infuses purpose, inspires excellence — and makes my clients a hell of a lot more money.

 

8. Kate Hardcastle MBE I @realkatehardcastle

Global go-to consumer specialist, Kate is a multi-award winning international business consultant & commentator. She works with some of the world's biggest brands to reimagine their customer engagement. A highly respected media business presenter & reporter, she has created & featured in documentaries & prime-time TV & Radio shows. Hardcastle has developed impactful consumer strategies with household brand names across the world, and was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty, The Queen, for services to business & entrepreneurship.

 

9. Ami Rabheru I @theretailbusinesshub

A community membership especially designed for ambitious retail product brands to start, grow and scale a profitable business. The unique combination of community, mentoring and masterclasses gives you access to retail expertise at a SUPER affordable price, so you can continue to do what you LOVE whilst feeling inspired, empowered and educated with the retail product expertise you need to help you keep moving your business forward.

 

10. Feel Good Retail I @feelgoodretail

We value the emotional and energetic aspects of running a business - if you don’t feel good, your business won’t either. We believe small biz can change "business-as-usual" - prioritizing impact and experience as highly as bottom line.

 

11. Natania I @nataniacreates

Your business coach and digital marketer. I always wondered what it would look like to flip my side hustle into a full-time income. I dreamed of working for myself; you know the typical desire to clock in and out of work when I wanted to and to take my breaks when I was truly ready. And let’s not even get started about trying to take POT in the corporate world. I teach you how to trust your gut so you can scale your business in profit and be the CEO you’ve dreamed of.

 

12. Kat Maclennan I @kat_maclennan

Kat is a Visual Merchandising expert who collaborates with brands and agencies to create exciting shopping experiences for customers. Kat is passionate about retail, having over 20 years experience working with a wide range of brands, including adidas, Reebok, and Radley London, helping to shape global VM strategies and bring stories to life in store.

 

13. Dain Walker I @dainwalker

The mission is to continue partnering with entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in their industry through innovative and creative solutions--for those who are hungry enough to follow through on their commitments and make their distant goals a close reality.

 

14. Therese Ortenblad I @small_business_collaborative

Therese Ørtenblad is the founder of Small Business Collaborative, offering you a helping hand to get a wholesale strategy in place, and to help you get your range in front of retail buyers and to grow your business and your profits. Therese helps you and guide you through every step of the process with actionable goals that build confidence and give you the tools to grow your business while keeping your joy and love for what you do.

 

15. Mary Portas I @maryportasofficial

Creative Founder at Portas. Brand & Retail Expert, Broadcaster, and Author of ‘Work like a Woman’ and ‘Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy’. Portas is a creative company transforming businesses into brands, places, spaces people want in their lives. Born of brilliant retail means we understand all people deeply - always plugging into the now & next of how we are all living, feeling, buying…and should be selling. 

 

16. Lauren Barber I @bylaurenbarber

Lauren styles & captures lifestyle imagery for small creative businesses. Being self taught, and with over four years experience creating beautiful engaging photography for her clients, Lauren understands what it takes to adapt and learn how to capture products in this online & competitive retail world.