E109: Inside a NEXT Store Opening

26/11/2025 22 min Episodio 107

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Episode Synopsis

Have you ever wondered what it takes to open one of the UK’s largest new retail stores? In this episode, we sit down with Simon and Tasha, two of our incredible retail leaders who were at the heart of our monumental Thurrock store opening.With a combined 41 years of experience at NEXT, they share their career journeys, what it was like to merge two large teams, and the surreal feeling of standing in an 84,000-square-foot empty shell. They also debunk the myth that "retail is dead" and give us a sneak peek into the future with the upcoming Bluewater store, set to be even bigger. This is a story of teamwork, growth, and the exciting future of retail at NEXTDon't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT! 📣Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team 🚀 https://tinyurl.com/5h8s4yk2Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnextFacebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeAtNEXT #LetsTakeItOn

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