Home Podcasts eCommerce MasterPlan
eCommerce MasterPlan

eCommerce MasterPlan

Chloë Thomas 632 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Trying to work out how to acquire more customers? Need to improve customer retention? Or just looking for some reassurance you’re on the right track? That’s what the eCommerce MasterPlan is here for. Every week we interview an e-Commerce business person with a fascinating insight into successful online retailing. Their business might be a UK mail order retailer, an online-only store from Australia, or a brick and clicks business from the USA – but every one of them is doing something we can all learn from. Listen for advice on what to do next, the reassurance you’re heading in the right direction and all the inspiration you need to grow your eCommerce business without losing your life in the process.

Episodes

Scaling Impact: How Elvis & Kresse Turned Waste Into a Thriving Regenerative Brand Jun 29, 2026 2270 Kresse Wesling CBE is the co-founder at Elvis and Kresse, the designers, manufacturers, and sellers of their range of sustainable and ethically produced luxury accessories and homewares. Founded in 2005 to rescue London’s decommissioned fire-hose, they now sell via their Shopify site and wholesale. They donate 50% of their profits to charity – and have donated nearly £500,000 to date, AND saved ov
Episode 600: 14 eCommerce Mistakes Revealed with Chloe Thomas Jun 22, 2026 2654 Success stories are easy to find in eCommerce.  The mistakes, failures, and expensive lessons? Not so much.   To celebrate the 600th episode of the eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast, Chloe Thomas takes a refreshingly honest look at the missteps that have shaped her 20+ years in business and the recurring mistakes she still sees brands making today.  In this special solo episode, Chloe shares a mix of i
5 Big Wins You Get with an AI Shopping Assistant Jun 15, 2026 2295 Yaël de Keijzer and Anna Atmis are from Doofinder. Doofinder has been helping eCommerce brands improve product discovery and search experiences for over 15 years. Today, more than 10,000 online stores worldwide use the platform to create faster, smarter, and more intuitive shopping experiences through AI-powered technology. In this episode, they break down how AI shopping assistants are changing t
The Search-Driven Fashion Strategy That Helped Spirithoods Scale Jun 8, 2026 2517 Latif Hamilton is the creative CEO at Spirithoods, who sell animal inspired apparel and give 10% back to endangered animals. Founded in 2009, they now sell via their Shopify store and wholesale, and sell over $4 million of fashion a year.  In this episode, Latif shares how Spirithoods uses SEO and search trend data to shape everything from product design to launch timing and product naming. It’s a
How Sole Responsibility is Building a Fast-Growing Business from Fashion Returns Jun 1, 2026 1944 Simon Payne is the co-founder at Sole Responsibility, a sustainable retail business specialising in the resale and takeback of seconds in the footwear and clothing space. They resell 10,000s of sub-prime shoes and garments a year with growth at 30% year on year.  In this episode, Simon joins Chloe Thomas to explore how resale commerce, changing consumer behavior, AI, and upcoming sustainability le
Uncle Matt’s Hats: Using Storytelling, UGC, and Mission to Grow an eCommerce Brand May 25, 2026 1928 Steve Willicott is the founder at Uncle Matt's Hats, selling baseball caps and supporting men’s mental health. Founded in 2024, they sell via their Shopify store, and are about to launch their second range.  In this episode, Steve explains how Uncle Matt's Hats has built every part of the business around its mission — from product design to packaging to customer acquisition. It’s a smart l
How Moon Phase Studios Scaled to £1M with Email Marketing & Seasonal Strategy, with Hayley Jones May 18, 2026 1779 Hayley Jones is the Artist and Founder at Moon Phase Studios. The studio exists to empower its customers to become more attuned to the moon through art, books, and rituals. It was founded in November 2020 when they went from zero to £200k in 8 just weeks! Now they sell via their Shopify store & Etsy store doing over £1million a year.  In this episode, Hayley shares how the business has evolved
From DTC to B2B: How Moyu Scaled to €1.5M by Shifting Its Sales Strategy with Roel Schatorjé May 11, 2026 1817 Roel Schatorjé is the Founder of MOYU, sellers of erasable stone paper notebooks, designed to reduce single-use paper and reforest the planet. Founded in 2019 they now sell via wholesale, and their Shopify store, in total sales are €1.5million a year.  In this returning guest episode, Roel shares how the business has evolved over the last three years – shifting from DTC to B2B, streamlining the te
How to Grow Profits in 2026 May 4, 2026 3303 In this special episode of the eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast, Chloe Thomas shares a panel discussion from a recent webinar focused on one big question: How can eCommerce brands grow both sales and profits in 2026?  Chloe is joined by three expert voices from very different areas of eCommerce – promotions, CRO and experimentation, and growth strategy – to explore what’s really driving performance ri
How Beevive Built a Multi-Million Pound Brand from a Single Product Idea, with Faye Whitley Apr 27, 2026 2161 Faye Whitley is the co-founder and managing director of Beevive creators of The Original Bee Revival Kit, and recent Dragon’s Den stars. Founded in 2018 they’ve sold over £2million of product via their Shopify store and over 350 wholesale customers selling their products in the UK.  In this episode, Faye shares how a simple idea turned into a fast-growing, purpose-led eCommerce brand. We explore h
How Sticking to One Core Product Drove Project Repat’s $12M eCommerce Success, with Nathan Rothstein Apr 20, 2026 1707 Nathan Rothstein is co-founder of Project Repat, who turn your favourite old t-shirts into quilts. Founded in 2012 they now sell via a Shopify site and do $12million a year.  Returning to the podcast a decade after his first appearance, Nathan shares how staying focused on one core product, building trust, and adapting to challenges like COVID and iOS changes have powered their long-term growth –
From 1795 to Shopify: Building a £12M eCommerce Toy Brand, with Joe Jaques Apr 13, 2026 2189 Joe Jaques is the CEO at Jaques of London, inventors of croquet, ping pong and chess as we know them, and championing play as the foundation of learning. Founded in 1795 (yes over 200 years ago) Joe is the 8th generation toymaker to lead this family business, winning multiple awards in recent years. Now selling via their Shopify site and Amazon they are on track for £12million this year.  In this

Recommended