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Dr

Bethan Alexander

Reader Fashion Retailing and Marketing

London College of Fashion

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  • Reader Fashion Retailing and Marketing
    London College of Fashion
  • London College of Fashion, UAL, Fashion Business School, 105 Carpenters Road, Stratford, London, E20 2AR, United Kingdom

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

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  • EVENT PARTICIPATION
    11 May 2026
    Panel discussion facilitator with three industry practitioners.
  • OFFICE HELD
    4 May 2026
    University of the Arts London
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    Research and Knowledge Exchange Ethics Sub-Committee
    1 May 2026
    Member
  • REVIEWING OR REFEREEING (CONFERENCE, BOOK, JOURNAL ARTICLE ETC.)
    22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2026
    Routledge
  • EVENT PARTICIPATION
    Fashion Means Business, In Conversation with Fresh Britain CEO and Co-Founder
    20 Apr 2026
    Event facilitator, leading the conversation with Bob Sheard
  • EVENT PARTICIPATION
    Burgundy Business School Seminar Series
    16 Mar 2026
    Invited to share my research online with faculty
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    11 Feb 2026 - 20 Jul 2026
    Member
  • EVENT ORGANISATION / CURATION
    Hackathon Sprint: London College of Fahion x ISEM, Madrid
    2 Feb 2026
    Co-organised and delivered a collaborative hackathon sprint between PGT students from London College of Fashion Business School and ISEM, Madrid, on the topic of 'Emotional Connection in a Digitally Fatigued World"
  • REVIEWING OR REFEREEING (CONFERENCE, BOOK, JOURNAL ARTICLE ETC.)
    5 Jan 2026 - 2 Mar 2026
  • EVENT ORGANISATION / CURATION
    Researcher Speed Networking
    15 Dec 2025 - 18 May 2026
    Organised and facilitated an online speed networking event between researchers at Fashion Business School, LCF and Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University to foster introductions, networks and potential collaborations
  • EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
    Fashioning Futures Series, Routledge
    3 Nov 2025
  • REVIEWING OR REFEREEING (CONFERENCE, BOOK, JOURNAL ARTICLE ETC.)
    Shaping the Future of Fashion. A Research Companion
    1 Jul 2025 - 5 Nov 2025
    Routledge
  • OFFICE HELD
    4 Apr 2025
    ISEM Fashion Business School, Universidad de Navarra, Madrid
  • CONSULTING OR ADVISORY
    1 Jan 2025
    Review prospective book proposals for academic publishers, providing expert evaluation of scope, originality, and scholarly contribution.
  • EVENT ORGANISATION / CURATION
    Future Fashion Retail Fest
    1 Jan 2025 - 23 Apr 2025
    Organised and hosted a half day student led symposium about fashion and luxury retailing that explored the now and next with industry thought-leaders
  • OTHER
    Research Informed Teaching Curriculum Mapping Project
    1 Oct 2024
    The project aims to strengthen the integration of research in the FBS curriculum, ensuring research is a core component of teaching and improving student learning outcomes and employability
  • EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
    International Journal of Sustainable Fashion & Textiles (Special Issue 5.1): Re-imagining fashion retailing and marketing in the epoch of sustainability and digitalization
    2 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2026
  • CONSULTING OR ADVISORY
    29 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2024
    Delivered a two-day executive training programme for retail managers through a partnership between University College Cork and a leading Irish retailer, focused on customer experience management and emerging retail trends. The programme equipped participants with practical tools and future-focused insights to enhance customer engagement and drive retail innovation.
  • REVIEWING OR REFEREEING (CONFERENCE, BOOK, JOURNAL ARTICLE ETC.)
    8 Jan 2024 - 4 Mar 2024
  • EVENT ORGANISATION / CURATION
    Research Bites (lunchtime researcher socials)
    1 Sep 2023
    As Research Lead at the Fashion Business School, I introduced Research Bites, a bi-monthly informal lunchtime gathering for researchers to connect, share ideas, and discuss projects. These sessions have strengthened community, encouraged collaboration, and provided a relaxed forum for exchanging research insights.
  • EVENT ORGANISATION / CURATION
    Seminar Series
    1 Sep 2023
    As Research Lead at the Fashion Business School, I established a monthly research seminar series to provide colleagues with a forum to share projects, receive constructive feedback, and engage in wider discussions. The series has fostered a supportive, collaborative research culture and continues as a valued regular activity within the School.
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    College Research Degree Sub-Committee
    1 Feb 2023
    Member
  • OFFICE HELD
    2 Jan 2023
    Politecnico Di Milano
  • EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
    Customer Experience in Fashion Retail: Merging Theory and Practice
    1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023