Retail Ready: What It Really Takes to Get Stocked

What does it take to turn a single idea - born in a clinic, a salon, or a quiet moment of frustration -  into a beauty brand that’s recognised, respected, and sold in some of the most iconic stores on the high street?

And when you finally land that meeting, or that shelf space… what happens next?

In this intimate fireside conversation, two trailblazing founders - Margaret Dabbs OBE, creator of the globally recognised foot and hand care brand, and Vanita Parti MBE, founder of BBB London and the pioneer who brought threading to the UK mainstream, share what they’ve learned about scaling brands, opening doors, and navigating the often difficult dance with retail.

Together, they’ll explore what it means to build something lasting:

• How do you know when to grow?

• What does a “yes” from a major retailer actually mean behind the scenes?

• What are the mistakes no one sees - and the moments they still think about?

This is not a panel. It’s a conversation. With honesty, humour, and a glass in hand.

Expect reflections on resilience, brand identity, first hires and hard lessons and leave with practical insight into how strong businesses scale from service room to shop floor.