Tag Archives : retail

28/08/2026

Garmology: The Secret Life of Charity Shops with Tansy E. Hoskins (#174)

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In this episode of Garmology, Nick is joined by investigative journalist and author Tansy Hoskins to discuss her fascinating new book, Charity Shop World. What begins as a conversation about Britain’s beloved charity shops quickly becomes a deep exploration of clothing consumption, waste, fast fashion, global trade, community, charity, and the hidden journeys our unwanted clothes take after we drop…

23/04/2025

Garmology podcast: The Belfast Way – With Michael and Paul of The Bureau Belfast (#150)

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In this episode, we head to Belfast to sit down with Michael and Paul, the duo behind The Bureau — a menswear store with legendary status. Founded in 1989, The Bureau began as a bold vision from two young guys who saw space for something different. Decades later, they’ve built a reputation for championing quality, heritage, and timeless style, while…

14/10/2020

Garmology S00 E28: Is retail dead? – With David Wilkinson of Steen & Strøm

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David Wilkinson has had a long and varied career in retail, from a small-town hardware store, via Harrods in London and major department stores in Doha and St. Petersburg, to currently in charge of Steen & Strøm, the Oslo department store that has been trading since 1797. We talk about David’s early days in retail, how retail has changed over…

15/03/2013

News: Nigel Cabourn starts selling direct to customers

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Latest news from the Nigel Cabourn camp is that they are now not only selling via select retailers, but also selling directly through their own website at www.cabourn.com. This is a trend in the industry now, with traditional retail outlets under great pressure from the large online fashion retailers. With Nigel Cabourn clothing being stocked and dropped by a number…