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“You won’t get joy and sparkle by shopping on your smartphone”, Graham Soult tells The Guardian

Post date December 3, 2019
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An initial action shot of me yesterday evening! Th

An initial action shot of me yesterday evening! Thank you to Spalding & District Civic Society for the kind invitation to speak, and to the large and engaged audience for a great many pertinent questions during the Q&A afterwards 💬

Their obvious passion for the town demonstrated the power of what can be achieved by harnessing that enthusiasm and working together to make a difference.

One woman told me afterwards "You expressed everything that I feel about #Spalding", which is always one of the best compliments I can hope for 💪☺️

#highstreet #highstreets #evolvingnotdying #lincolnshire

Specialist Speakers is a speaker bureau for keynot

Specialist Speakers is a speaker bureau for keynote and motivational speakers in business, politics, economy and management....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/26/graham-soult-now-featured-alongside-famous-names-at-at-specialist-speakers-speaker-bureau/

This page details retail units currently available

This page details retail units currently available to let in Durham city centre. As Retail Cupid, we help match empty shops with new tenants....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/13/march-2025-retail-cupid-update-current-retail-property-to-let-in-durham-city-centre/

Occupying the building where Wallsend Woolworths t

Occupying the building where Wallsend Woolworths traded from 1929 to 1959, Tyneside Community Store offers essential items for those in need....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/12/the-building-that-housed-wallsends-original-woolworths-and-that-continues-to-serve-the-community/

Sparked by a meeting I had with Seven Stories' Cre

Sparked by a meeting I had with Seven Stories' Creative Lead in Residence Richard O'Neill last year, something magical for Durham has emerged!...

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/07/new-durham-seven-stories-pop-up-gets-a-helping-hand-from-the-retail-cupid/

If it were not for indoor market halls like the Gr

If it were not for indoor market halls like the Grainger Market, where would new businesses take their first steps on to the high street?...

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/02/28/indoor-markets-are-not-just-wonderful-heritage-they-are-where-the-retailers-of-the-future-are-born/

As occupancy climbs, North Durham MP Luke Akehurst

As occupancy climbs, North Durham MP Luke Akehurst got to see some of Chester-le-Street town centre's best independent businesses....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/02/10/graham-takes-chester-le-street-mp-on-a-town-centre-walkabout/

It's understandable to be sad about the department

It's understandable to be sad about the department stores we have lost - but we also need to support and amplify the ones we still have....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/01/24/repurposing-old-department-stores-is-important-but-lets-not-forget-the-ones-that-are-still-live/

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/

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Graham Soult now featured alongside famous names at Specialist Speakers speaker bureauMarch 26, 2025
Specialist Speakers is a speaker bureau for keynote and motivational speakers in business, politics, economy and management.
March 2025 Retail Cupid update: current retail property to let in Durham city centreMarch 13, 2025
This page details retail units currently available to let in Durham city centre. As Retail Cupid, we help match empty shops with new tenants.
The building that housed Wallsend’s original Woolworths – and that continues to serve the communityMarch 12, 2025
Occupying the building where Wallsend Woolworths traded from 1929 to 1959, Tyneside Community Store offers essential items for those in need.
New Durham Seven Stories pop-up gets a helping hand from the Retail CupidMarch 7, 2025
Sparked by a meeting I had with Seven Stories' Creative Lead in Residence Richard O'Neill last year, something magical for Durham has emerged!

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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