Episode 329 - Fergal Doyle, Chief Commercial Officer of The Arboretum

We are joined by Fergal Doyle, Chief Commercial Officer of The Arboretum, one of Ireland’s most distinctive retail and hospitality brands.Arboretum has built a business that goes far beyond the traditional garden centre — blending retail, food, sustainability and experience in a way that continues to resonate strongly with Irish consumers.In this conversation, we’re going to explore how the business has grown, what Fergal is seeing first-hand when it comes to changing Irish consumer behaviours, and how experience-led retail can thrive even in challenging economic times.We’ll also talk about Fergal’s appointment as President of the International Garden Centre Association, and what that role says about the opportunities and challenges facing the wider retail sector in Ireland.With The Retail Excellence Conference just around the corner, this is a timely conversation about leadership, resilience, and where Irish retail is heading next.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.