Opinion – Page 123
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OpinionComment: Retail lessons from Silicon Valley in open innovation
‘Open innovation’ is on the rise as retailers look outside their businesses for ideas on how they can innovate.
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OpinionComment: How Primark has become an international success
Primark’s chameleon-like ability to adapt to international surroundings marks out the value retailer as a force to be reckoned with.
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OpinionRFID blog: The best of the early adopters
A key part of understanding RFID is to look at examples and learnings from the companies that are already using this revolutionary technology.
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OpinionComment: A reality check for retailers on the challenges of the 'new normal'
For any retailer seeking to understand the business model of the future, it is vital to understand how shopper attitudes and behaviours are changing.
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OpinionApple integrating App Store onto TV set-top box will revolutionise ecommerce
One thing is for sure, the App Store-enabled fourth-generation Apple TV ecosystem will have a profound effect on the customer journey.
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OpinionComment: Ikea offers brilliant lessons in the detail of retail
My favourite retailer is Ikea. It such a successful business and it offers so much for companies to learn about focusing on details.
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OpinionComment: Primark’s impressive Boston store draws the crowds
Primark’s American invasion is under way and the retailer’s in-store design and competitive pricing looks set to make its mark on Boston.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers deal with extreme weather?
How can retailers deal with extreme weather?
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Getting excited about wage rates and debtor levels?
Following Next’s half-year results, many retail bosses would be energised by the subjects of retail wage rates and credit account trends.
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OpinionComment: Superb service will set shopping centres apart
Shopping centres need to focus on providing a fantastic experience in order to stave off the challenge of omnichannel retail.
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OpinionJohn Lewis management reshuffle shows shape of things to come in retail
Success in retail these days is frequently neither easy nor cheap so retailers should look to John Lewis’s changes to see how it is adapting.
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OpinionOpinion: Why pricing by spreadsheet is a risky business
All retailers, no matter their size, need the ability to quickly and efficiently manage and execute accurate prices to drive profit.
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OpinionTesco Korean sell-off paves the way for further overseas retrenchment
The slimmed down Tesco of today looks remarkably different from the Tesco we have all come to know and fall out of love with.
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OpinionComment: Making retail’s voice heard in the EU reform negotiations
Our Prime Minister is on a crusade, seeking key agreements with the heads of government of other EU members in order to deliver reform.
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OpinionHow retailers can avoid ‘predator' landlords’ cunning use of break clauses
To avoid falling prey to difficult landlords, tenants need to understand their break clauses and do exactly what is required of them.
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OpinionBlog: 20 years old and no PayPal – where will eBay go next?
It has been a big few months for eBay. Its 20th birthday comes hot on the heels of it parting company with PayPal, after it bought the payment giant in 2002.
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OpinionComment: Extended Sunday trading hours means bigger shops
Will the proposed devolution of Sunday trading hours to local authorities put a knife through the heart of convenience retailing?
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OpinionRFID blog: Tags, readers, software and robots
What’s involved in choosing an RFID solution that will work for your retail business?
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OpinionBlog: Recognising talent across the supply chain
September is a vital time for retailers as they make their final preparations for peak and start to reflect on the successes of the past year at the Retail Week Supply Chain Awards.
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