Readers can listen to Mike Winch, founder of Candlelight – which is the Cover Star of the February issue of Gifts Today – in conversation with designer and TV personality Jeff Banks CBE, in Spring Fair’s Retail Insights podcast series.
During the episode, Mike reflects on his remarkable journey of 53 years exhibiting at the Spring Fair. He talks about how Candlelight has evolved through challenges, including the early days of misspelled signs and bank pressures, to becoming a thriving family-run empire spanning the UK, Hong Kong, and China.
He also discusses pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the passion that fuels his work, as well as addressing the changing face of retail, and the importance of supporting independent retailers.
This episode is available to listen to on popular podcasting platforms such as Spotify or Apple Podcast, or you can watch through YouTube and at https://www.springfair.com/inside-retail.
The podcast series was conceived to give a voice back to the retail community who have been a part of Spring Fair, to celebrate the rich heritage of Spring Fair, and spotlight the people and brands who make up everything that Spring Fair is.
The Spring Fair team brought together 15 guests for a special 75th anniversary media day which was filmed in the Spring Fair studios. The candid conversations reflect on the past, present and future of retail – stories that will inspire and resonate with many in the industry.
Spring Fair: Hall 4, Stand E18-F19
Call: 01709 723000
Email: contact@candlelight.co.uk
Visit: www.candlelight.co.uk
