Steve’s entire career has been spent in the Home Improvement & Gardening
industry, including senior commercial roles with companies such as LG Harris, Spear
& Jackson, Cuprinol and Akzo Nobel. After 20 years of managing large brands and a
range of UK retail customers, in 2010 he established Insight Retail Group Ltd. The
company delivers up to the minute breaking news and market intelligence for
suppliers, retailers and investors operating within the Home Improvement & Garden
industries. Over the last 7 years the Insight business has expanded into the
consumer sector with the launch of Kitchen Compare.com, the first and only price
comparison website for the Home Improvement Industry. More recently IRG has
expanded its products and services to include the provision of daily retail pricing,
promotional and review intelligence to some of the largest retailers in the UK. With
his in-depth knowledge of the retail industry, his personal interest in the latest trends
and with insights gained from his digital business, Steve is well positioning to
comment on the ideas and initiatives that are likely to re-shape our industry in the
years to come.