Driving Change Across Iconic Sites: SS+A’s Recent Project Highlights
At Stephen Spencer + Associates, our team has been hard at work delivering impactful strategies, customer experiences, and business solutions for a range of iconic cultural and heritage sites. From castles to hospitals, bridges to abbeys, our associates have been instrumental in shaping projects that are not only transformational but also leave a lasting legacy.
Inverness Castle: Creating a Landmark Destination
Our involvement with the Inverness Castle project has been progressing brilliantly, with multiple supplier meetings and ongoing development discussions. Recognised as a flagship project for Scotland, Inverness Castle is set to become a major attraction, with further plans to revitalise the surrounding area. Mhairi and Catrina are committed to sourcing suppliers from across the Highlands and other Scottish regions will ensure this new retail experience truly reflects the exceptional craftsmanship and quality of these local manufacturers and artisans. . This project, once completed, will act as a cornerstone for future developments in the Highlands.
Royal Hospital Chelsea: Enhancing Visitor Experience
After significant commercial change, the Royal Hospital Chelsea now offers an enriched visitor journey with the newly renovated Soane Stable Yard which houses the Chelsea Pensioners Museum, a Café by Heidi Bakery, a Shop and Post Office, an Activity Room and the Veterans Outreach Centre. Several Associates have been involved in this fantastic project and Stephen was very pleased to deliver a customer experience workshop there last month to complement John Barford’s (non SS+A) hard work managing this venture.
The SEVEN Project: Bringing new IPs to the Kingdom
We continue to work on our retail development work for SEVEN in Saudi Arabia. This landmark project involves the development of 21 entertainment destinations in 14 cities across Saudi Arabia. Read more here (https://blooloop.com/play/in-depth/seven-saudi-entertainment-destinations/) Danny has been working hard to select the very best product partnerships for this project and nurture SEVEN’s relationships with exciting IPs owners including Mattel, Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Future Opportunities: International Trade Missions and Ambitious Expansions
Looking ahead, SS+A is exploring exciting opportunities beyond the UK. With discussions around a potential trade mission to Egypt, as well as involvement in Saudi Arabia’s museums and heritage expo next year, we are positioning ourselves to expand our influence on an international scale. The potential for additional work in the region remains strong, and we are preparing to offer tailored, branded solutions to meet these emerging opportunities.
As SS+A continues to grow and evolve, our Associates remain committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our clients. Whether it’s through enhancing visitor engagement, redefining retail strategies, or exploring new international ventures, our team is dedicated to creating lasting impact at every level.
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