Opinion – Page 106
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OpinionBHS's demise reflects how brutal the UK high street can be
BHS’s demise throws into sharp relief how unforgiving the British high street can be, and proves that retailers must thrive to survive.
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OpinionOpinion: Mums hate taking their kids to the supermarket and here's why
I recently had the pleasure of observing a focus group of mums discussing grocery shopping and it was absolutely fascinating.
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OpinionOpinion: Planning is vital to a successful staff conference
Many retailers run annual conferences for their store teams. Often, these can be vibrant motivational events. Others can have the opposite effect.
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OpinionOpinion: Are Brexit worries holding back the consumer recovery?
“Fears about a potential Brexit” seem to be the go-to explanation for almost any sign of economic weakness at the moment.
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OpinionOpinion: New chief must reignite lacklustre Debenhams
After months of speculation, false starts and near misses, we learned last week who has been tasked with leading Debenhams.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail technology innovation can't be restricted to Shoreditch
As retailers seek to attract the best digital talent to join their team, location and working environment are proving crucial.
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OpinionOpinion: Role models are key to helping narrow the gap
Women and our representation at the top of retail organisations is a complex issue with many causes and equally as many strongly felt views.
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OpinionOpinion: Steve Rowe should be given leeway as M&S's new broom
The honeymoon period is over for M&S boss Steve Rowe after he revealed a sharp fall in profits and saw the retailer’s share price dive last week.
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OpinionOpinion: Bucher must answer the question of who Debenhams is really for
Consistency should be the hallmark of a department store chain, and this is what Debenhams must demonstrate in order to return to former glories.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Halfords posts prelims with focus on strategy
Motor accessories and bikes specialist Halfords posts prelims on Wednesday, bringing the chance to see how it is doing with boss Jill McDonald at the wheel.
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OpinionBlog: Prioritising new partnerships to benefit your clients
Hermes’ head of ecommerce Eoin Kenneally reveals the ways in which the company’s collaborations are providing its clients with more perks.
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OpinionOpinion: Mobile potential and the rise of the cashless shopper
As shoppers increasingly move to contactless payments, retailers must ensure their mobile offers are appealing to their most devoted customers.
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OpinionOpinion: Why stores are becoming more important in a digital world
In an increasingly digital world, retailers are asking themselves what future role their stores can play in order to stay relevant to customers.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Is Marks & Spencer stepping back (again)?
So is Marks & Spencer right to take a short-term profit hit in order to build the foundations for a turnaround in the long term?
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OpinionOpinion: BHS woes show that if you can’t change you’ll be knocked out
As Austin Reed and BHS become the latest British retailers to hit the buffers, the role of change is once again highlighted.
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OpinionOpinion: Be proud of being a woman in what often seems a man’s world
I have been thinking about what it means to be a female leader in business, trying to recall times when I thought I was treated differently because of being a woman.
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OpinionOpinion: Millennials vs grey pound – who holds the key to future success?
Retail success depends on staying relevant, but it’s been a long time since any single retailer conquered the Herculean task of attracting all types of customer in one format.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S could close quarter of stores, but boost profitability
With M&S shareholders reportedly warning that the retailer faces “headaches” over its portfolio, could new boss Steve Rowe shutter stores?
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OpinionOpinion: The race to be fresh beats the race to the bottom for grocers
There is more to being a winner in the grocery stakes than just low price – and today fresh seems to be at the heart of everything.
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OpinionThis week in retail: M&S’s new boss Rowe gets suited and booted for first big City outing
This Wednesday is red letter day for new Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe as he reveals his strategic thinking.