Opinion – Page 113
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OpinionOpinion: Expect the unexpected in the ever-changing world of retail
Surprises such as Sainsbury’s interest in Argos and Morrisons’ tie-up with Amazon signal more momentous change to come
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OpinionBlog: Prioritising consumer convenience through print in store
New printing technology is revolutionising how consumers send and receive parcels, finds Hermes head of product Candice Ohandjanian.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can reduce chargeback losses
How can retailers reduce chargeback costs?
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons liable for unprovoked attack by its employee
Morrisons was found liable this week for the attack of a customer by a member of its staff. What does this mean for retailers?
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OpinionOpinion: Radical thinking is needed to ensure town centre retailing thrives
Changes are coming. And if town centre retailing is to survive, a different approach will be needed in order for it to evolve.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Age brings wisdom, not complacency
No one will ever call me an old buffer because Iceland will always be an innovator and will constantly strive to do better.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must heed warnings of structural revolution
Following predictions that 1 million retail jobs will be lost by 2025, the industry and Government must adapt – but time is of the essence.
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OpinionOpinion: What customers want on mobile – fast, simple and personal
Mobile shopping has been established as a mainstay in ecommerce – but are retailers’ apps and advertising making the most of the channel?
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OpinionNeil Saunders: Great US retail names must adapt if they are to survive
Department stores launches once made national news. Now the headlines are about how retailers must match up to online stores.
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OpinionBlog: What measures can we take to close the supply chain talent gap?
Logistics may not be the first career choice for many young people, but that needs to change if the industry is to keep developing.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Morrisons link-up with Amazon will reshape UK grocery
Amazon’s tie-up with Morrisons could see it become a scalable entrant into the UK grocery market – and its rivals will need to react, fast.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon deal means Morrisons can play to its manufacturing strength
A latecomer to the ecommerce party, grocer Morrisons now seems determined to be its life and soul with an Amazon tie-up.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Primark is at the forefront of the value fashion market
Primark’s straightforward store design and willingness to experiment with digital elements mark it out as leader of the value fashion pack.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: 'Retailing is the greatest business on Earth'
Despite the tough headwinds rocking the retail industry, no other sector offers the potential to reap such significant rewards.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How online retail is impacted by European legislation
How has the growth of ecommerce affected cross-border retailing in Europe?
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OpinionHow can retailers turn social media engagement into revenue?
This is the central question addressed by a new interactive guide from Retail Week that details how retailers can make social commerce pay.
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OpinionOpinion: What is ‘intrapreneurship’ and why is it important for retailers?
As retailers from John Lewis to Shop Direct invest in retail labs the importance of internal innovation is more important than ever.
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OpinionOpinion: Beware, there’s a predator in the retail jungle – it’s Amazon
As the online retail giant continues its march into new categories and widens its delivery offer, how will the rest of the industry compete?
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OpinionOpinion: High-stake Brexit debate demands retail engagement
The EU referendum outcome will be a pivotal moment in UK history and as the largest private employer our industry must join the debate.
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OpinionOpinion: Flammability tests need updating to protect children at Halloween
Around this time of year, retailers across the UK will be sourcing their children’s dress-up costumes, months ahead of Halloween.