Agile Retail

We're getting close to opening day for the Fanatics pop-up in Manchester and we're adding the finishing touches as we speak... Make sure to come and visit in the Arndale Centre on Friday! #FanaticsCollectibles #AgileRetail #ArndaleCentre #Manchester #PopUp #RetailExperience #CollectorCommunity

The Fanatics Collectibles Pop-up in Manchester opens this Friday the 17th! We're so excited for both new and lifelong collectors to experience the community that Fanatics has built in the UK and the store that we have created in the Arndale Centre! Built and operated by Agile Retail! https://lnkd.in/eyg2WB8E #FanaticsCollectibles #AgileRetail #ArndaleCentre #Manchester #PopUp #RetailExperience #CollectorCommunity

Greggs is back at it again! The immensely popular bakery brand often has a trick up its sleeve when it comes to retail activations, and this year is no different. Last year, we highlighted their opening of a temporary fine dining establishment. This year, they're opening their own pub, with their own beer on tap! Always subversive, and always centred on a novel customer experience, it's great to see large retailers in traditional sectors reach for something new. https://lnkd.in/gPytt_vG #Greggs #RetailExperience #BrandActivation #GreggsPub

🚨 Fanatics Collectibles – popping up in Manchester this autumn! 🚨 We're bringing the excitement of the hobby to Manchester with a brand-new pop-up location opening this month. Designed, built, and operated by Agile Retail. The store will be based in the Manchester Arndale Centre and will run until January 2026, giving collectors across the North West a new home for football cards, collectibles and community. Stay tuned and don't miss out! #FanaticsCollectibles #AgileRetail #HomeOfTheHobby #PopUp #ExperientialRetail

Last Thursday we hosted another chapter of the Retail Book Club – The Art Of Experience: An Exclusive Store Tour at Fanatics Collectibles. Before the doors opened, Simon Rosenberg, Global Retail Director at Fanatics Collectibles, walked us through how the new Fanatics flagship (operated by Agile Retail) crafts and curates retail experiences. His insights showed us how the best retail spaces are more than places to shop — they’re environments that tell stories, build communities, and celebrate culture. The Regent Street flagship truly demonstrates that philosophy: 🛍️ Every fixture is designed to engage. 🤝 Every detail sparks connection. 🔥 Every corner is built to inspire passion. It was a brilliant opportunity to see how Fanatics is setting a new standard for experiential retail, and to share the moment with a community of retail leaders, brands, and partners all curious about the future of the store. A huge thank you to Simon for curating this chapter, and to everyone who joined us — your energy and curiosity made the experience unforgettable. If you’re exploring how to turn commerce into culture, get in touch: [email protected] #RetailBookClub #FutureOfRetail #ExperientialRetail #FanaticsCollectibles #StoreTour #AgileRetail #FanaticsCollectibles

Operating the Fanatics Collectibles flagship on Regent Street has been an incredible journey – one that highlights the massive impact that experiential retail can have on a brand, market, and the wider community. As always, we couldn't do it without the hard work of our colleagues in store, so thank you! #ExperientialRetail #AgileRetail #FanaticsCollectibles #RetailInnovation

Another busy month of events at Fanatics Collectibles, a September full of Sports and Trading. We celebrated the start of the new football season with the launch of the Premier League Hobby Box – At the Collectors’ Hub, guests traded with others and expanded their collections, making it the perfect mix of competition, community, and collectibles. They could also go head-to-head in an interactive football gameshow, put their knowledge to the test with match predictions to win big prizes.   We also hosted a London Card Show x Fanatics Collectibles Trade Night – The event featured dedicated trading zones, extra tables, and a guided trade desk to support newcomers. Big-name collectors, creators, and pro streamers were in attendance, along with an in-house DJ, prize raffles, a media wall, and mascot appearances. It was a true celebration of the hobby, designed for serious collectors. #FanaticsCollectibles #AgileRetail #CommunityEvents #PremierLeague #TradingCards #Topps

It’s always exciting to welcome new talent to the team! Growth is always inspiring — not only for the opportunities it creates for our business, but for the people and knowledge it brings into our team. Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed four fantastic new joiners who are already making an impact from day one: Henry Fogden – Retail Growth Strategy Hannah G. – Executive Support Kevin May – US Finance Lead Laura Hendrick – Retail Store Builds Our culture thrives on the mix of expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that each new colleague adds, and we’re building even more strength and consistency in the service we deliver to our customers. We’re thrilled to have Henry, Hannah, Kevin, and Laura on board—and we can’t wait to see the brilliant things they’ll achieve with us. 🚀 #AgileRetail #RetailInnovation #Growth #Welcome

What are your thoughts on a car-free Oxford Street? Whether you're for or against the idea, the narrative surrounding this initiative has been interesting to watch unfold. "We are fighting back to save a dying high street" is the emerging narrative, a bit of sensationalism in our opinion! Fighting back for Oxford Street is a noble and necessary endeavour, and one we can get behind, but dying? We're not so sure... There's no denying the turbulence that the high street has experienced in the last decade, but dying? Oxford Street still draws massive foot traffic and ranks among the few prime retail zones around the globe with extremely low vacancy (0.5% according to a Savills Report). From where we're standing, retail in central London is thriving. Just take a look at the Fanatics Flagship we operate, a $25 million store that has tripled projections. That doesn't sound like the high street is dying... #OxfordStreet #ThisIsOxfordStreet #HighStreet #AgileRetail #UKRetail

Over the past two months, we've shared just a few of the incredible stories, statistics, and shout-outs that show just how important our store teams truly are. From day one hiring to delivering world-class customer service, it’s our colleagues who turn the stores we operate into vibrant and best-in-class retail locations — and the feedback from customers proves it again and again and again. We’re proud to have: Industry-leading staffing - 249 hires this year A fast and focused process - time to offer of just 11 days High calibre selection and retention - we have a 90% retention rate None of that happens without the energy, heart, and commitment of the people behind the scenes. A huge thanks again to Lee Strickland and the incredible team, including Callum Newcombe, Ellen Smith and Raymond Chabvuka, who find, support, and champion the very best talent. To every single person in our stores — thank you! You’re the difference. And we can’t wait to keep celebrating you. #OurPeopleAtOurHeart #RetailExcellence #StoreHeroes #PeoplePower #CustomerExperience #HiringSuccess #IncredibleTeams