Author
Meet Kate Hardcastle MBE
The Voice of the Consumer. The Force Behind Smarter Shopping.
Kate Hardcastle MBE is the global authority on consumer behaviour — a trusted voice across boardrooms and broadcasts. With three decades at the intersection of insight, innovation, and industry, Kate decodes what really drives shoppers — and helps the world’s biggest brands listen better.
Explore the mind behind The Science of Shopping — and discover the expert who’s changing the way we buy, sell, and succeed.
Broadcaster
Broadcasting the Consumer Truth — Across the News, Across the Globe
Wherever you are, chances are Kate Hardcastle’s already there — breaking down what matters most to shoppers.
From live TV to global headlines, Kate Hardcastle MBE is the expert broadcasters call when consumer insight counts. Whether responding to breaking stories or offering sharp perspective on retail’s biggest shifts, her trusted voice helps audiences understand the ‘why’ behind what we buy.
Now, through The Science of Shopping, Kate brings the same clarity to an always-on platform — making world-class insight available any time, anywhere.
Speaker
The Trusted Consumer Voice on the World’s Biggest Stages — Now Presenting The Science of Shopping – LIVE
From SXSW and Cannes Lions to Shoptalk and Seamless, Kate Hardcastle MBE brings consumer truth to the forefront of the global conversation.
Respected for her rare ability to unite insight, impact, and action, Kate speaks across industries and continents — helping leaders understand the people behind every purchase.
Now, for the first time, her Science of Shopping presentations are available to book — original, insight-rich sessions created to challenge thinking and drive meaningful change.
