Opinion – Page 164
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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.
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OpinionComment: Retail parks will be the winners this Easter weekend
Good weather and rising consumer confidence should help DIY shopping locations to shine over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How much are UK retailers expected to sell online this year?
The ecommerce sector in the UK is continuing to grow year after year. This is mainly coming from an increase in both the frequency that consumers are shopping online and the amount that they are spending.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is my dark store model hampering supply chain efficiencies?
The online shopping supply chain dilemma is at the forefront of many retailers’ minds.
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OpinionComment: Why we worship the Easter egg
It is a good time to think about the strength and simplicity of your offer, and resist the urge to churn and change rather than evolve.
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OpinionComment: The UK needs to engage with significant parts of the EU agenda
With the European Parliamentary elections looming, it is important to realise the value of Britain’s involvement in EU policy decisions.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams must make better use of data to drive omnichannel
The pressures facing retailers continue to increase, with an emerging and increasingly polarised set of players.
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OpinionComment: Action not words is needed to save the Co-operative
The civil war at the Co-op is a tragedy, many believe. Perhaps a better word would be disgrace.
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OpinionComment: House of Fraser's acquisition could help it thrive both at home and overseas
House of Fraser will undoubtedly be thrilled at finally tying up the deal with Sanpower which hands it a prime opportunity to conquer China.
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OpinionBlog: Rana Plaza collapse shone spotlight on ethical shortfalls in industry
The first anniversary of the worst tragedy in the clothing industry will take place on April 24, marking a year since more than 1,200 people died in the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer should continue to show transparency in its updates
Under-pressure Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland offered a glimmer of hope in last week’s trading update. In what was a break from tradition, the retailer split out its clothing sales from the wider general merchandise performance.
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OpinionBlog: Biblical weather events mean DIY and home retailers need to rethink models
The recent flooding claimed its first retail scalp last week when home furnishings chain Paul Simon filed for administration.