Opinion – Page 132
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OpinionHow subscription models could revolutionise retail
New forms of this business model could be massively disruptive for retailers and brands
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OpinionElection poll fiasco highlights dangers of forecasting consumer behaviour
The general election poll fiasco demonstrates that retailers should be wary of research that claims to forecast how consumers will behave.
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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OpinionThree reasons why robots won’t be changing the face of retail any time soon
Tech giant Toshiba recently unveiled a humanoid robot employee, but machines are unlikely to assume customer-facing roles in retail yet.
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OpinionInvestment in digital infrastructure is vital for Britain’s future success
So the votes have been counted and we should now know – or at least have a good idea of – who will form our next government.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Morrisons' Potts aims to stop shoppers voting with feet
Morrisons recently elected to change their leader, but Dave Potts needs to come up with something insightful to get customers to vote for him.
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OpinionComment: Don’t write off Sainsbury’s, despite its full-year losses
Sainsbury’s has reported a £72m loss but its investment in online and experienced management team will hold the grocer in good stead.
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OpinionChange at the top of retail breeds fear at the bottom
People and strategy are changing across the retail sector. How can directors ensure the process is as smooth as possible?
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OpinionWhat politicians can learn about experience from a Selfridges promotion
A shop in Selfridges that prints 3D lollipops of shoppers creates a more engaging experience than any of this election’s political campaigns.
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OpinionChinese interest in New Look may signal more retail deals in the East
Potential Chinese interest in acquiring fashion retailer New Look symbolises the growing economic power of China.
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OpinionWhy I took time out from retail to stand as a general election candidate
Independent retailer Ian Middleton ran for the Green Party during the election, he explains why he chose the party.
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OpinionBlog: B&Q is missing a trick by axing its in-store DIY classes
B&Q is wrong to have axed its in-store DIY classes – they gave normal people like me the impetus to have a go.
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OpinionBlog: The innovations driving futuristic delivery methods
Hermes head of ecommerce Eoin Kenneally discusses the fulfilment innovations that he believes have the potential to change the industry
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OpinionComment: Customers know best about the Poundland-99p deal, not the CMA
Poundland’s interrupted acquisition of 99p Stores shows how futile it is when institutions seek to determine which shops compete with each other.
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OpinionComment: The parties’ electioneering has lacked substance for retailers
The main parties’ manifestos and policy pledges have been long on headline-grabbing gestures but short on ambition or detail.
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OpinionComment: Landlords must keep abreast of innovative technology
New retail technology will not kill off shopping centres - on the contrary, it has the potential to make them more vital than ever.
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OpinionData gurus must never forget that shopping is all about people
Worryingly, the ‘future of marketing is all about mathematics’ according to one successful data guru, whom I seriously hope has got it wrong.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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OpinionBlog: Why retailers should remember the Rana Plaza disaster
Two years on from the Rana Plaza disaster, a new social media campaign aims to highlight the importance of understanding the length of a retail supply chain.
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OpinionComment: Apple’s Selfridges pop-up proves the format remains relevant
The Apple Watch shop in Selfridges on Oxford Street shows there is life yet in the pop-up as a novel form of retail.