058 – Peter Grey, Just Elegant – How Supermarkets Have Killed the High Street

Peter Grey is new business manager for Just Elegant - a garment manufacturer in Leicester.In this episode he gives an interesting insight from a manufacturer's perspective into how the garment industry in Leicester has changed over the last few decades, and how it is closely linked to the UK high street.In this episode discover:Why his company doesn't have a websiteThe truth about the relationships garment manufacturers have with the High StreetHow he develops products for his ideal customersThe downsides to working with digital printHow the supermarkets have affected the high streetIn this episode Peter talks about a fabric called ITY - this stands for Interlock Twist YarnJust Elegant will be exhibiting at Make it British Live! on 29 & 30 May. Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.