Category

Occupier of the Year

Entered By

The Potteries Centre

Why did you want to enter The Revo’s? 

Because The Revo’s celebrate the trailblazers and Chit Chat 4 U All is rewriting the rulebook on what retail space can be. This isn’t just a shop or café; it’s a movement with purpose. By turning empty units into places of safety, creativity and opportunity, Chit Chat has proved that retail can change lives. Entering The Revo’s felt like the perfect way to spotlight a concept that’s not only thriving commercially but tackling knife crime, empowering young people and bringing real hope back to the high street.

What makes your entry standout?

How many retailers can say they’ve sold handmade dog treats and helped take 286 knives off the streets? Chit Chat 4 U All is truly one of a kind – part charity, part café, part community revolution. Between their Artisan World of local makers, Retro Gaming Diner and PitStop youth club, every corner buzzes with creativity and kindness. They’ve built an ecosystem where shopping feels good and doing good comes naturally. It’s social purpose wrapped in a welcoming smile and somehow, they make it all look effortless.

How do you envision the future of your industry, and how do you hope to contribute to it?

The future of retail isn’t just about sales it’s about soul. Chit Chat shows that spaces can be more than transactional; they can be transformational. We see the next generation of shopping centres becoming platforms for purpose, where communities gather, small businesses grow, and young people find belonging. By combining enterprise with empathy, Chit Chat 4 U All is proving that when you put people first, the profits and positivity follow naturally.

What one word best summarises your entry?

Life-changing