

Scaling with Global Retailers: Advice for Startups
How to win retail listings, build stronger buyer relationships and accelerate sales for consumer brands.
Are you struggling to grow sales with your existing retail partners? Or are you looking to launch into retail but unsure how to reach the right buyers and secure a listing?
Join retail strategist and former Selfridges Head of Buying Wizz Selvey for a practical webinar exploring what it really takes to launch, grow and succeed with global retailers.
With over 20 years of experience on both sides of the buying table, Wizz has managed multi-million-pound retail businesses, reviewed thousands of brand pitches and launched brands into major retailers She brings an insider's perspective on what buyers really want, why some brands succeed and where others go wrong.
What you'll learn:
What buyers look for in a new brand
The one thing 9/10 brands forget when pitching to buyers
Three common mistakes brands make when working with retailers and how to avoid them.
What buyers really want to know at strategy meetings
How to navigate buyer relationships to drive long-term sales.
Whether you're preparing for your first retail listing or looking to unlock more growth from existing partnerships, this webinar will give you practical insights and actionable strategies to help you succeed.
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Wizz Selvey
Wizz Selvey is the founder of WIZZ&CO, a retail strategy and consumer insights consultancy that helps brands grow. She has over 20 years of industry experience. As Head of Buying at Selfridges, she ran a multi-million-pound business, managed hundreds of brands and reviewed thousands of pitches.
On the brand side, she was Sales Director for Cowshed and Soho Home, where she built partnerships with retailers including John Lewis, Liberty, Space NK and MR PORTER. She also co-founded a women’s wellness brand. RETHINK Retail named her a Top Retail Influencer, and she speaks and comments internationally on how brands can stand out, strengthen buyer relationships and grow profitably.
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