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Story, brand and the cross channel selling balancing act with Quicke's Cheese's Tom Chatfield

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Tom Chatfield · 33 min

Summary

Quicke's Cheese, a heritage brand since 1540, has mastered balancing brand storytelling with a complex cross-channel sales strategy, encompassing e-commerce, retail, and wholesale. This episode reveals how they leverage their rich history to build a compelling brand narrative while navigating the intricacies of multi-channel selling and maintaining brand consistency across diverse platforms. It's a masterclass in how traditional businesses can thrive in the digital age by strategically integrating online and offline sales.

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Themes

brand & contentretail & omnichannelsupply chain & operationsdtc strategy

Topics covered

heritage brand storytellingcross-channel sales strategymulti-channel retaile-commerce evolution & challengesperishable product logisticsbrand consistency across channels

Episode description

Tom Chatfield is the Head of Sales sand Marketing at Quicke’s. Quicke’s is a family farm and cheese maker established in 1540 – definitely making them the oldest business we’ve had on the show so far!! Quicke’s started selling online in the 1990s and now sell around £2m of cheese per year across eCommerce, retail and wholesaleThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand & content?
Brand narrative is most compelling when it's authentic and deeply rooted in the company's origins; Quicke's leverages its 1540 heritage to create a unique brand story.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Maintaining brand consistency across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels is crucial for a unified customer experience; implement strategies to ensure consistent messaging and aesthetics.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Successfully managing perishable products across multiple channels requires robust logistics and fulfillment strategies tailored to each sales avenue.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Continuously adapt e-commerce strategies since the 1990s, focusing on evolving customer acquisition and retention tactics for both online and offline environments.

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