Entrants with the most unique and innovative retail concept are selected to trial their product in some of the UK’s leading shopping centres. Based on their success over two weeks, a national winner will be awarded a start-up package including six months rent-free trade on an RMU and hands on support from The Mall.

Several organizations have contributed to the ‘Make Your Mark in Retail’ competition, including Enterprise UK, the National Skills Academy for Retail and Retail Profile – the company that manages RMU operations for several major UK landlords. Applications will be accepted until mid February, with the overall winner being announced in April.

Ken Ford, executive director of Capital & Regional Retail, which runs The Mall Fund, says: “At a time when we are experiencing the highest unemployment for a generation and the national retail picture is changing dramatically, retail is ripe for change and the shopping giants of the future will have the chance to make their way.

“The Mall realised that start-ups were going to be a key factor in the retail landscape when it helped create this competition two years ago, and its expansion, with a four-way partnership between major UK landlords, allows it to reach even more potential entrepreneurs to the benefit of us all.”

Managing director of Retail Profile, Martin Kemp, adds: “Retail Merchandising Units in shopping centres are often the first step for many successful retail entrepreneurs. Retail Profile is pleased to work with our partners in the industry to offer new, innovative people a chance.”

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