Clare Bailey FISP, FIPM, MCIPS in

Clare Bailey FISP, FIPM, MCIPS

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Founder of Retail Reckoning Podcast at Retail Reckoning Podcast
📍 Silves, Faro, Portugal

Clare Bailey, known as The Retail Champion, is a leading UK retail strategist with over 30 years of experience, including senior roles at M&S and SAP. An Engineer from Imperial College London, she now runs a consultancy, advises major brands, and hosts the "Retail Reckoning" podcast.

Outside of her direct professional work, Clare is a supportive parent who actively uses her extensive network to champion her sons entrepreneurial venture in creative digital media production. She is an avid follower of publications like the Financial Times and The Economist.

Unique fact: Clare serves as an Independent Panel Member for the GLO Compensation Scheme related to the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal, using her expertise to ensure fair compensation.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Founder of Retail Reckoning Podcast
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Silves, Faro, Portugal
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High Street Trends
As a trusted media voice, she frequently comments on high street trends, consumer behaviour, and the challenges facing UK retail, particularly around key trading periods like Christmas.
Independent Retail Success
She founded "Independent Retailer Month" and her consultancy focuses on helping independent retailers develop robust systems to become scalable and successful enterprises.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Founder of Retail Reckoning Podcast
Retail Reckoning Podcast
1-2025
Member Board of Directors
The Institute of Sales Professionals
4-2024
Independent Panel Member — GLO Compensation Scheme (Post Office Horizon IT Scandal)
The Retail Champion
8-2010
Founder
The Retail Champion
4-2023
Managing Consultant - UKSPF for WLDC Business Support
West Lindsey District Council
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Education
1993 - 1994
Engineer’s Degree
Imperial College London
1986 - 1991
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Horncastle
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