Opinion – Page 163
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OpinionComment: Could Germany be about to open shop for British retailers?
With a population of over 80 million and one of the world’s most robust economies, Germany is probably the biggest retail market in Western Europe.
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OpinionBlog: Starbucks uses mobile content to increase frappuccino sales
Starbucks has emerged as one of the leaders in mobile commerce and its latest scheme is aimed at driving sales of its Frappuccino drink during the summer months.
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OpinionComment: London is the capital of the world when it comes to retailing
Dan Hildyard has researched the retail streets of New York, Paris and Tokyo but still believes London is winning the race.
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OpinionComment: Ryanair's first TV ad is only the first step in its image turnaround
Ryanair’s first ever TV ad campaign offers plenty of pointers for retailers - the unpopular airline is on a mission to change its image.
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OpinionComment: Chillax – the store as a haven and refuge
Traditionally shoppers have gone to shops to buy stuff, but is this likely to become only part of the answer?
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OpinionComment: Fast times for fast fashion as Inditex and its peers grow
Fast fashion firms are expanding aggressively. With glitzy flagship store openings now commonplace, when will the party end?
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OpinionBlog: Speedy delivery ensures fulfilling night's sleep for furniture chiefs
The importance of having a quality fulfilment operation when it comes to delivery of big-ticket items was brought into sharp relief for me this week.
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OpinionComment: Domino’s enjoys a big slice of digital business
Domino’s Pizza Group has experienced success with online and mobile orders, providing an important lesson for other retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure my head office delivers value for money?
While the worst of the recession is over, consumers are still under pressure and need value-for-money from retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: With prices falling, how can I compete with the discounters?
UK shoppers are still feeling the pinch, but are shoppers solely focused on price?
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OpinionComment: Next profits outstrip Marks & Spencer thanks to online boom
Next posted £695m pre-tax profit to the end of January, bucking the trend of flat or declining growth faced by many retailers.
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OpinionComment: Primark shows profitability and morality can co-exist
Primark is at the forefront of efforts to build sustainable partnerships with suppliers, a year on from the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s boardroom dilemma adds to the turmoil
Along with everything else at Tesco as its travails continue, its unwieldy board structure has been questioned by analysts.
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OpinionComment: Will investors greet Card Factory as it heads to market?
Greetings card specialist Card Factory this week invited investors to sign up to its IPO as it became the latest retailer to head to market.
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OpinionComment: What happens when your fridge does your food shopping
In our not-too-distant future our fridge will never let us down. Our fridge will know that the RFID-tagged cheese has run out, order our favourite brand for us, and handle the delivery.
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OpinionComment: Can Primark crack the US? You bet it can
Primark’s move into the US should not be compared with previous UK retailers’ entry and subsequent failures in that market.
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OpinionBlog: Mulberry swings its handbags in the right direction
Mulberry’s decision to position itself like one of the super desirable – and very expensive – luxury brands by hiking its prices has brought the British handbag brand crashing back to reality with the company issuing its second profits warning since Christmas.
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OpinionComment: Guaranteed footfall driver Primark lights up East Ham high street
East Ham high street plays host to thriving value chains, with Primark taking the prize for best-looking shop on the street.
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OpinionComment: Above average. What makes a store better than the rest?
Being good in store is rarely sufficient as standards seem to climb inexorably. What is it therefore that puts one store ahead of another?
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OpinionComment: The future of The Co-op lies in its past
The Co-op group continues to struggle, and rather than acting as one of the big boys, it must take a stance which greater reflects that set out by the Rochdale Pioneers 170 years ago.