Monthly Archives: February 2012

How VT helped dress Props & Frocks for success

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Visual Thinking

  Karl was working for an American brand in Singapore when he received another call from Two Four Broadcast, this time to see if Visual Thinking could help Alex Polizzi with the retail strategy and visual merchandising improvement for Props … Continue reading →

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Karl on Superbrands

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Karl appeared on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire to discuss the merits and methods of the Superbrands list – the 2012 version of which was released today. During an interview on Annie Othen’s morning show, Karl explained just what makes … Continue reading →

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Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll shop.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Kettley’s sits pretty with 22 per cent like-for-like sales increase after VT’s TV makeover. The production team of the BBC Two TV show Alex Polizzi – The Fixer were so impressed with Karl’s input into the first business to feature … Continue reading →

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Still time to realise Olympic retail dreams

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Visual Thinking

There are now less than 200 days to go before the start of the world’s greatest sporting celebration. Taking aside those who continually bemoan the coming of the games and their associated media hype, congestion, queues, and blanket TV coverage … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Day boost

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Visual Thinking

  The time for romance is here again, with the chance for Valentine’s Day to provide a welcome boost to retailers, by encouraging the British public to open their wallets as well as their hearts! It’s the first significant seasonal … Continue reading →

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The Fixer attracts 2.2m viewers

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Visual Thinking

New BBC Two show Alex Polizzi – The Fixer, in which the hotelier and businesswoman turns around struggling family businesses with the help of Visual Thinking’s brand director Karl McKeever, attracted 2.2 million viewers – more than half a million … Continue reading →

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One to watch in 2012 – Esprit

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Visual Thinking

  Following last year’s disappointing performance, mass fashion brand Esprit looks on course for better results in 2012. After changes to senior management, reviewing brand and retail strategy, there are positive signs of the improvements being carried out. The new retail concept on trial … Continue reading →

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Watch Karl on BBC iPlayer

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Visual Thinking

You can now watch Karl’s appearance on last night’s episode of ‘Alex Polizzi – The Fixer’ on BBC iPlayer. Click here to watch the programme. In this episode, Karl helps Alex to overhaul and rejuvenate Courtyard Bridalwear in Kettering.

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