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A positive ChronicleLive article last week describ

A positive ChronicleLive article last week described what it rightly called the "revival" of Durham's Silver Street over the past five years....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/01/13/durhams-silver-street-now-is-much-more-vibrant-and-interesting-than-it-was-five-years-ago-graham-tells-the-newcastle-chronicle/

A positive report about Durham on BBC Look North o

A positive report about Durham on BBC Look North on Saturday evening showcased the busy city centre on the final weekend before Christmas....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/12/23/bbc-look-north-report-showcases-durham-indie-retailer-that-has-never-been-busier/

I headed to Derby for Christmas shopping, and ende

I headed to Derby for Christmas shopping, and ended up in conversation with local traders about the indie-led Love Sadler Gate campaign....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/12/20/derbys-love-sadler-gate-shows-the-power-of-indie-collaboration/

Our Retail Cupid work in Durham involves matchmaki

Our Retail Cupid work in Durham involves matchmaking occupants with vacant premises, to help businesses wishing to trade in the city....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/27/project-case-study-indie-durham-city-phase-2-retail-cupid/

Working as an Expert with the government's High St

Working as an Expert with the government's High Streets Task Force, Graham helped Darlington diagnose its barriers and tackle empty shops....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/21/project-case-study-high-streets-task-force-expert-support-for-darlington/

Spalding can't compete with the outlet down the ro

Spalding can't compete with the outlet down the road - but it can offer character and experiences that you can't get anywhere else....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/18/graham-soult-on-spalding-build-on-what-makes-the-town-distinctive/

Through webinars and Zoom one-to-ones, we've been

Through webinars and Zoom one-to-ones, we've been sharing advice on retail, websites and ecommerce with County Durham tourism businesses....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/15/project-case-study-support-for-county-durham-tourism-and-hospitality-businesses/

High Street Rental Auctions come into effect next

High Street Rental Auctions come into effect next month, giving councils in England the power to auction off leases on long-term empty shops,...

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/13/high-street-rental-auctions-will-shine-a-light-on-the-wider-problem-of-who-owns-britains-retail-property/

Today's confirmation that House of Fraser - better

Today's confirmation that House of Fraser - better known as Binns - is staying in Darlington is great news, but hard work surely lies ahead....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2024/11/11/darlingtons-binns-department-store-is-saved-again-but-the-hard-work-starts-now/

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Durham’s Silver Street now “is much more vibrant and interesting than it was five years ago”, Graham tells the Newcastle ChronicleJanuary 13, 2025
A positive ChronicleLive article last week described what it rightly called the "revival" of Durham's Silver Street over the past five years.
BBC Look North report showcases Durham indie retailer that has “never been busier”December 23, 2024
A positive report about Durham on BBC Look North on Saturday evening showcased the busy city centre on the final weekend before Christmas.
Derby’s “Love Sadler Gate” shows the power of indie collaborationDecember 20, 2024
I headed to Derby for Christmas shopping, and ended up in conversation with local traders about the indie-led Love Sadler Gate campaign.
Graham talks about Aldi’s growth on BBC Radio CumbriaNovember 28, 2024
Talking to presenter Mike Zeller, Graham explained that new shops in Whitehaven and Egremont are just a small part of Aldi's expansion plans.

Past projects

Project case study: High Streets Task Force Expert support for Darlington
Working as an Expert with the government's High Streets Task Force, Graham helped Darlington diagnose its barriers and tackle empty shops.
Graham Soult on Spalding: build on what makes the town distinctive
Spalding can't compete with the outlet down the road - but it can offer character and experiences that you can't get anywhere else.

Graham on The One Show

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