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The Shop Flaw

The Shop Flaw

Hosted by The Shop Flaw

Episodes

36

Latest episode

Jul 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Nightmare customers, monstrous hangovers, mangers from hell… Join us as we share listeners outrageous fashion and beauty retail stories in the hilarious Shop Flaw Confessions weekly segment. Send them to us at hello@theshopflaw.com The good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the biggest employment sector in the UK are all laid bare in this first of its kind retail podcast. Frank, honest and funny, you'll be left questioning everything you thought you knew about shops.. http://www.instagram.com/theshopflaw http://www.theshopflaw.com https://youtube.com/@theshopflaw http://tiktok.com/@theshopflaw

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July 7, 2026Episode 238 min

Somewhere along the way... we forgot who we were.

Somewhere along the way... we forgot who we were.In this episode of The Shop Flaw, Timothy and Jasmine have an honest conversation about creativity, identity, and the pressure to have your life figured out. We explore why so many of us stop creating as we get older, how fear and perfectionism keep us stuck, and what it really takes to start building a life that feels authentic.This isn't really an episode about starting a business. It's about remembering who you were before fear, expectations and other people's opinions got in the way. We talk about learning to trust our instincts again, embracing imperfect creativity, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply begin.Jasmine shares why moving home gave her the space to finally pursue a creative dream she'd been putting off for years, while Timothy reflects on losing himself through work, ambition and the constant need to achieve. Together, we discuss how reconnecting with creativity has changed the way we think about success, purpose and happiness.If you've ever felt like you've lost yourself, struggled to start something you've always wanted to do, or wondered whether it's too late to change direction, this episode is for you.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday. Follow The Shop Flaw on Spotify so you never miss an episode.

June 30, 2026Episode 142 min

Therapy, Burnout & ADHD: Why We Finally Came Back | The Shop Flaw

After 18 months away... we're finally back.A lot has changed.In this first episode of a brand-new chapter, Timothy and Jasmine catch up on everything that's happened since we stopped recording. We talk about therapy, burnout, ADHD, heartbreak, moving home, leaving London, working behind a country pub bar, and why walking away from The Shop Flaw turned out to be exactly what we needed.More importantly, we talk about why we're back and how this podcast is evolving with us.If you've ever questioned your career, struggled with your mental health, or felt like you're trying to build a life that doesn't quite fit, you're in good company.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday. Follow The Shop Flaw on Spotify so you never miss an episode.Chapters: 00:00 – We're Back (Where the Hell Have We Been?)03:00 – Therapy Changed Both of Us06:03 – Leaving London & Moving Home09:05 – Burnout, ADHD & Chasing Success12:01 – Learning to Slow Down15:09 – The Reality of Moving Back with Your Parents17:57 – Toxic Positivity & Letting Yourself Feel Shit21:00 – Life Behind the Bar24:48 – Hospitality, Harassment & Boundaries27:48 – Finding Your People Again31:07 – The Tarot Reading That Brought Us Back Together39:05 – Why We're Choosing Creativity Over Convention42:45 – What's Coming Next

March 28, 2025Episode 145 min

Life's for f*cking living

When life and career implode, and everything we hold onto for dear life no longer brings us joy, where do we go? The Shop Flaw returns without constraints..

December 3, 202451 min

The Shocking Reality of Return to Store with Inside Retail

Have you ever wondered about the impact of "return-to-store" on a retail store or its staff? Or, wondered how store staff feel when the head office descends on their store? As retail head offices devise ways to get customers back in-store, they often ignore the people who actually know customers best: the frontline staff who interact with them day in and day out. In this eye-opening episode, Grace Hill sits down with Timothy and Jasmine, co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast, The Shop Flaw. As retail store experts, they reveal the shocking reality of the relationships between the head office and store staff, and discuss why so many HQ initiatives miss the mark. Discover why so many brands misunderstand their core customers, and hear how brands can tap into illuminating insights about who actually drives sales by listening to the experts on the ground - their in-store teams. •    To listen to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/insideretailpodcast •    To find out more about EDITED: https://hubs.la/Q02ZymRp0

October 14, 202435 min

Makeup Influencer Robert Welsh talks Doing Makeup on Dead People! Beauty Retail Special | Part 2

In this conversation, Robert Welsh shares his experiences in the makeup industry, emphasising the importance of self-expression and inclusivity. Robert reflects on his time at MAC, where he felt empowered by the diverse and creative environment. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating the beauty industry, the significance of retail experience in personal growth, and the evolving landscape of customer service and beauty trends. Key highlights include the impact of social media on consumer behaviour and the pressures faced by makeup brands in a fast-paced market.00:00 Embracing Uniqueness and Self-Expression04:59 The Power of Retail Theatre10:10 Navigating the Makeup Industry15:09 The Impact of Retail Experience on Personal Growth20:11 The Changing Landscape of Customer Service24:54 The Evolution of Beauty Trends30:08 Reflections on the Future of Makeup Brands🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://theshopflaw.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shop-flaw/id1698885520w/id1698885520Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/ITEM_NAME-Podcast/B0CCKTRS63?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theshopflawTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theshopflawLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-shop-flaw/Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/community/profile/timothy-jasmine-the-shop-flaw☎️ The Shop Flaw Confessions Hotline: https://wa.me/447737272907

October 7, 202433 min

Beauty Counter Breakdowns with Robert Welsh | Part 1

Robert Welsh shares his journey from a professional makeup artist to a full-time influencer. He discusses his experiences in retail, the challenges faced in the beauty industry, and the evolution of MAC Cosmetics. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusivity in makeup and the impact of social media on the beauty landscape. In this engaging conversation, Robert Welsh and The Shop Flaw hosts explore the evolution of the beauty industry, focusing on the authenticity of MAC Cosmetics, the challenges of transitioning from retail to professional makeup artistry, and the impact of social media on consumer behaviour. We discuss the importance of genuine customer service and the changing landscape of beauty brands, emphasising the need for inclusivity and creativity in the industry.

September 25, 202451 min

A Monster at Harrods

For a quarter of a century, Mohamed Al Fayed owned the fabled department store, Harrods. Globally renowned, Al Fayed has now been exposed as a serial sex offender, enabled by the prestige of Harrods and the teams of employees who worked for him. The BBC documentary, Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, finally gives voice to the brave victims who share their stories of his horrific crimes and abuses of power, exposing Al Fayed once and for all. Join us as we discuss the harrowing documentary and allegations from the perspective of a shop floor retail employee.

September 17, 202458 min

Selfridges Empty Promises

Whilst bricks and mortar retail stores have traditionally been the focus of customer service, with consumers increasingly shopping online, what happens when things go wrong? Join The Shop Flaw host Timothy and Nicole Al Rais of @nicoletalksfashion, who shares her shocking experience with Selfridges online. Having spent in excess of £1000 only to receive an empty box in the post, @namednicole took to Titkok to expess her disatisfaction and the #selfridgesscam viral moment was born... Listen to the story in full here, told exclusively to The Shop Flaw for the first time.

September 10, 20241 hr 1 min

Eye Level is Buy Level

As fashion retail budgets are slashed across the board, what does the future hold for visual merchandising? Whilst VM teams can be annoying as hell, the love and creativity that they pour into projects is nothing short of incredible. But with bricks and mortar shops fighting for their very survival, is the era of dynamic visual story telling and compelling window displays coming to an end?

September 3, 20241 hr 0 min

Five Finger Discount

2023 was the worst year on record for retail shoplifting, with more than 430,000 cases recorded - an increase of more than a third from the year before. But in the midst of an unprecedented cost of living crisis, this is probably just a fraction of the real number. What is behind this explosion in shoplifting?

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