Judges Profile
Claire
Wright
Founder
,Gemini Woman
In June 1985 the Gemini business was launched and has developed into a three pronged business with the Gemini Woman and Gemini Shoes stores in picturesque town Stratford Upon Avon and in June 2008 launching www.gemini-woman.co.uk. The business focuses on targeting forward thinking contemporary classic customers in a multi branded offer. Claire continues to drive the business forward recognising key new brands and working with the brands to become recognised as a top tier Independent stockist.
Claire is extremely passionate about Independent Retail serving for seven years on the Board of the Stratforward BID representing Independent Retail, being instrumental in the success of BID2 and BID3. Gaining several local Awards and in 2019 Drapers Award for Multichannel Retailer, Gemini Woman is pushing forward with online growth while maximising the store success through Loyalty, and in-store and offsite events and experiences.