Rendle Intelligence and Insights

Need access to actionable intelligence and insights to drive your place making vision? Rendle Intelligence and Insights was founded by Diane Wehrle in October 2023. Previously Diane was marketing and insights director and co-founder of Springboard, the UK’s leading provider of footfall analytics to retail destinations, which was established in 2002 and acquired by MRI Software in 2022. Diane led all of Springboard’s insights, and authored its regular commentaries, articles, reviews, and topical reports.

Rendle focuses on transforming data into relevant and actionable insights to drive destination and business performance, supporting Business Improvement Districts, shopping centres, and businesses that operate within the retail and high street space. Diane is brand ambassador for Beauclair, delivering monthly insights on spending in UK towns and cities, and writes regularly about high streets for leading trade associations such as British BIDs.

Diane is regarded as one of the leading experts in high streets and retail destinations, with an unparalleled knowledge and expertise in understanding current and emerging retail issues and consumer trends. Diane is a regular commentator on the performance of high streets and retail in the media, appearing regularly on BBC, ITV, Sky News and CNBC and her opinion is often quoted in the UK’s national and regional press.

Diane holds an MSc in property investment and is a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Place Management, one of only 35 Senior Fellows worldwide. Diane was also named as one of the world’s 100 top retail influencers by Rethink Retail in 2025, for the fifth consecutive year.

Contact Diane at: diane.wehrle@rendleintelligenceandinsights.com