Opinion – Page 108
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OpinionOpinion: Why is Mike Ashley bidding for BHS and Austin Reed?
Mike Ashley is being portrayed as a potential white knight after it emerged he is assembling bids for collapsed chains BHS and Austin Reed.
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OpinionOpinion: Austin Reed and BHS may vanish but newcomers show retail’s vibrant
The administrations of Austin Reed and BHS have dominated headlines, but look past those sad collapses and there are reasons to be cheerful.
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OpinionOpinion: The changing face of retail talent as tech transforms the industry
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores some developments in retail today.
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OpinionThis week in retail: SuperGroup will be scrutinised, Greggs updates
Eyes turn to SuperGroup for a read on fashion retail trends, while Greggs benefits from the increasing ‘food on the go’ trend.
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OpinionOpinion: Are UK retailers fully prepared for new rules on data breaches?
Retailers need to brush up on fresh legislation over customer data protection as new rules over breaches prepare to swing into action.
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OpinionOpinion: So-called stores of the future should be a thing of the past
As a term, ‘store of the future’ has become redundant and may even be something of a distraction from the main event for retailers.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: The tale of the four As in retail
Once upon a time in US retail there were four As – Abercrombie, American Eagle, American Apparel and Aéropostale.
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OpinionBlog: Forecasting for success whatever the weather
Technological innovations that enable more accurate stock monitoring will ensure a sunny outlook for retail supply chains.
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OpinionOpinion: The shape of European trade in a post-Brexit world
The EU referendum raises many issues for retailers. Helen Dickinson of the BRC looks at one: the ease and cost of moving products across borders
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OpinionOpinion: Technology’s most profound impact on retail is only just starting
Notonthehighstreet.com chief executive Simon Belsham looks forward to a blending of online and offline retail that inspires consumers
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OpinionOpinion: Generation Z entering the workforce and the great retail shift
Retailers face another seismic shift as generation Z enters the workplace – how can they win the loyalty of these digital-savvy spenders?
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OpinionOpinion: Queueing will be the game-changer for Aldi and Lidl
There is more to the supermarket experience than price, which is why discounters need to address the problems around payment.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Unlike BHS, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have moved with the times
Last week was all about department stores as, sadly, BHS hit the buffers. This week, grocery will be in the spotlight.
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OpinionBlog: Analysing consumer habits helps retailers tailor the shopping experience
Hermes’ marketing manager Matt Diner on why identifying the specific personality traits of your target audience should be top priority.
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OpinionMartin Palethorpe on leading in retail: Think like a CEO
One of the biggest challenges in stepping up to become a chief executive is the psychological challenge of thinking like one.
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OpinionOpinion: How to find the next big thing in technological innovation
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores developments in retail today.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit will close a door to the Digital Single Market
Although the impact of a potential Brexit looms large, it is perhaps a debate many retailers are unwilling to participate in
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OpinionRetail surgery: The cost of unauthorised use of endorsements
What’s the cost of unauthorised use of celebrity endorsements?
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OpinionOpinion: The CMA has made big headlines, but little impact
The competition watchdog’s latest jab at supermarket pricing tactics may have made headlines, but it hasn’t made much of an impact.
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OpinionOpinion: 'Administration rules cost me £1m. It’s time to reform them'
Suppliers are the big losers when retailers go into administration, maintains one businessman with first-hand experience.