eXPD8 is a people-powered business. As the leading provider of retail support services to retailers, suppliers and manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, a key aspect of the business is ensuring the right staff are recruited, inducted and engaged at all levels throughout the organisation. So, eXPD8 Co-Founder Mark Thurgood approached Moon Executive Search with … Continue reading Welcome Jess Marsh – eXPD8’s New Resource & Welfare Director

Hi! My name is Freya, and I’m originally from Bristol, but I went to Sheffield Uni to study Spanish and Russian. At Uni, I worked in a pizzeria so starting at eXPD8 was a big change of environment! Lockdown has obviously been a challenging time for most – during the first one I was stuck … Continue reading Starting a New Job in Lockdown – Freya Parnell

By January most people are feeling ready to start a clean slate and begin the New Year afresh. The previous months have been spent over-eating, over-spending and as the clock strikes midnight, many of us will be considering what we want to change about our lifestyles for the New Year ahead. Generally, these lifestyle changes … Continue reading What does January mean for Customer Spend?

The word “Veganuary” has been thrown around for a few years now – but what is it? Veganuary is a global campaign that encourages people to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, starting on 1st January and with the view that they will continue this behaviour throughout the whole month of January. Good for people and planet … Continue reading What is Veganuary? By Rupert Jarrett Kerr

I’m Karina. I work for eXPD8 and I’m a busy, non-gaming mum with 3 avid gaming kids; aged nine, twelve and fifteen years old. In this blog I will talk about the new PlayStation 5 (PS5) that has just come crashing into my front room! During this pandemic, video games have offered gamers new experiences; … Continue reading The PS5 vs. The Non-Gamer Mum – By Karina Charlesworth

With the second lockdown now in full effect, the strain on schools to operate remotely means that digital tablets are in high demand, to enable students who are isolating to continue their studies. As part of our social media Competition Season, eXPD8 has donated 40 tablets to schools all over the UK and plans to … Continue reading eXPD8 Donates Digital Tablets to National Schools

2020 has so far been a year like no other, and it’s likely that this Christmas will be different to the norm as well. This seismic shift has been felt across all areas of retail and merchandising. This year has brought unique challenges across all aspects of businesses, from the supply chain through to point … Continue reading Merchandising Products Effectively – 5 Top Tips – Sarah Dyson

Brands, brands everywhere! Who are the best retail brands on social media? Sure, there are lots of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. But we’re going to be looking at a few retail brands in particular and asking ourselves “what makes them so successful on social media?”. Not every brand is the … Continue reading Best Retail Brands on Social Media – Top 3

This year we have all taken more time to remember what is important to us during COVID-19. And this year, Remembrance Day will be like no other. Veterans and those who serve in the Armed Forces, both young and old, will again be remembered for the sacrifice that they made and continue to make. This … Continue reading Why Remembrance Day is Important to Me – Leanne Chew