In this episode of PR Made Simple, small business PR expert Pippa Goulden chats with Nicole Higgins, a leading retail expert with 20 years of experience working with brands like M&amp;S and Primark. Nicole shares her insights on key retail trends for 2025, how small business owners can incorporate these trends into their PR strategy, and her journey building her own profile as a go-to expert across print and TV. Key Topics Discussed:<ul><li>What trends mean for small business owners and why they matter</li><li>How consumer behaviors are shifting in 2025</li><li>Using authenticity and storytelling to connect with customers</li><li>Experiential marketing opportunities for both online and brick-and-mortar businesses</li><li>Building community through various channels</li><li>Practical ways to stay updated on emerging trends</li><li>Nicole's personal journey with PR and visibility</li></ul>Find Nicole:https://thebuyerandretailcoach.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/And once you've had a listen you can: - Follow me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/">@pippa_the.pr.set </a>or LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/">@Pippa Goulden</a>) for more tips and insight into the world of PR - Join my DIY PR membership using the code POD50 to get 50% off your first month - this will give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to get results for yourself. Have a look <a href="https://www.theprset.com/DIY-Membership">here </a> - Work with me 1-2-1 in my brand new <a href="https://www.theprset.com/Kickstart-Pr-Accelerator">Kickstart: The PR Accelerator</a> which is a hyper-focused, action-taking, results focused programme that's all about getting you great PR results for your business, with me supporting you all the way. - Or if you just want to hand it all over to me to do for you, I can do that too Find out more at <a href="https://www.theprset.com">www.theprset.com</a> and book a discovery call with me to chat more<a href="https://calendly.com/theprset/discovery-call"> here</a> or email me pippa@theprset.com

In this episode of PR Made Simple, small business PR expert Pippa Goulden chats with Nicole Higgins, a leading retail expert with 20 years of experience working with brands like M&amp;S and Primark.  Nicole shares her insights on key retail trends for 2025, how small business owners can incorporate these trends into their PR strategy, and her journey building her own profile as a go-to expert across print and TV.  Key Topics Discussed: What trends mean for small business owners and why t...

28. Embracing Retail Trends for A PR Advantage with Retail Expert Nicole Higgins