“Stephen played a pivotal role in helping us develop An Talla from an idea to reality. He facilitated the journey of looking closely at what could make our brand unique, who were the customers who would love it, how we fit in alongside the competition, and how we deliver the brand proposition throughout the customer journey.

Above all, his extensive knowledge and experience of developing successful niche and premium retail experiences gave us the confidence to turn the dream into a business that people love. Stephen Spencer + Associates offers an impressive breadth of experience and I'd be delighted to work with Stephen and his team again in the future.”

Freda Newton, Owner + CEO

“After a major refurbishment, Market Hall Museum offered a great experience and a popular cafe, while our retail, although small and perfectly-formed, lacked impact. Stephen worked creatively and collaboratively with our team to help us reimagine what the total experience could be, enabling us to become a cultural destination and increase engagement, repeat visitation, and revenue.

He helped us see the concept through to implementation, advising on everything from range development, product marketing and sales, to sourcing a suitable shop designer and fitter. It's been a pleasure working with Stephen and we would happily recommend his services.”

Emma Andrews, Delivery Lead, Heritage & Culture, Warwickshire County Council

“After 18 years of continual growth working very much in reaction to demand, we felt as a team we were frequently in chaos on our own individual hamster-wheels.

Stephen and team rounded us into a cohesive whole, clarifying some significant core values we could all identify with and that connected us together better. Introducing us to tools that helped recognise each other’s different communication styles was really useful too and we still make reference to those techniques today.”

Heather Golding, Founding Director