Board advisory
Sharper strategy, go-to-market and performance with an experienced external perspective.
Our expertise. Your growth.
Turning retail
expertise into revenue.
25+ years inside the retail industry, now working for your growth.
“Andrew’s extensive network and credibility within the retail sector enabled introductions to key stakeholders across major UK retailers, helping BOXTEC establish and strengthen strategic relationships that would have otherwise been difficult to access.”
Conor Begley · Managing Director, BOXTEC
See how growth compounds01 / Redline Retail
Board-level thinking.
Real-world retail instinct.
Redline Retail is an independent strategic advisory business built at the intersection of retail, technology and commercial growth.
Founded by Andrew Busby, an industry-recognised retail expert, speaker and writer featured in Forbes, Fortune, the BBC and national press.
02 / The growth system
Growth is a
system.
A disciplined loop that turns expertise into visibility, visibility into demand, and demand back into authority.
01
The signal
Thought leadership
The right point of view gives the market a reason to listen.
02
The memory
Brand awareness
Visibility becomes familiarity before the conversation begins.
03
The conversion
Pipeline development
Strategic visibility compounds into qualified momentum.
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REDLINERETAIL
01 / The signal
Thought leadership
Distinctive points of view turn hard-won expertise into authority the market recognises.
03 / How we help
Built around
your ambition.
Every engagement is tailored to the business, the market and the moment—not forced into a fixed package.
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Bespoke content and commentary that earns attention, authority and engagement.
Public relations
Strategic visibility that builds credibility and trust with the audiences that matter.
Go-to-market
Positioning and planning designed to win in the retail markets that matter most.
Retail leader roundtables
Intimate, exclusive events that create meaningful senior relationships.
Sales team coaching
Practical coaching that sharpens skills, confidence and commercial performance.
Deal coaching
Hands-on guidance to navigate objections and close more value from live opportunities.
Market intelligence
Focused analysis of market trends, customer needs and competitive activity.
Pipeline growth
Introductions across senior retailers, press, influencers and conference organisers.
04 / Why clients work with us
Experience
that opens doors.
Flexibility
Senior retail and technology expertise on tap, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Industry reach
Relationships that open doors most businesses spend years trying to reach.
Scalability
Support that moves with your priorities, campaigns and market conditions.
Credibility
An independent view shaped inside retail—not a recycled consulting framework.
25+
Years inside retail
200M+
Global PR reach for one client
Connections spanning John Lewis, Waitrose, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Kingfisher, Currys, EE, Sainsbury's, M&S and New Look.
05 / Start the conversation
Ready to build
momentum?
A short call is usually enough to know whether there's a fit—and how quickly you'll feel the difference.
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Retail signal.
Without the noise.
Commentary, briefings and practical perspectives for leaders working through retail change.
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