Opinion – Page 166
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OpinionComment: John Richards on why a high IPO price may not be best price
Too many IPO valuations are set at fairytale prices and companies floated at these prices will reap the consequences.
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OpinionMalcom Walker: Iceland boss on why the UK needs infrastructure investment
Retail is being held back by poor roads and patchy online coverage
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OpinionComment: Can M&S replicate international success at home?
Marks & Spencer’s international growth could re-invigorate the business at home and away.
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OpinionComment: What type of companies will win investor cash in the retail innovation space this year?
It is an increasingly common idea that no industry is safe from disruption, and where we see innovation, investment money will often follow.
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OpinionBlog: Home is where the heart is for most furniture and DIY retailers
As growth opportunities in the UK begin to narrow, retailers have increasingly looked overseas to expand their businesses.
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OpinionComment: Slump in Russian spend offers lesson to retailers
Last month’s dip in spend from Russian shoppers reminds us of the sometimes fragile nature of tourism and the importance of a balanced mix of global shoppers.
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OpinionComment: What it's like to win Tesco's global hackathon
This month we held our first ever Globe’athon, with colleagues and partner companies coming together all over the world to hack.
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OpinionComment: Restructuring in retail – the foundation on which IPOs are built
With the window for retail IPOs now well and truly open, at least for the time being, the list of potential floats now appears to stretch out well into the second half of 2014.
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OpinionComment: How much money can Pets at Home make from pampered pooches?
Now that the first wave of retail IPOs has got away it’s good to see that newly quoted companies are embracing potential growth opportunities that, if successful, will reward new investors.
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OpinionComment: Creating real difference in retail is a difficult thing to achieve
The shirt sellers of London’s Jermyn Street are an object lesson in how single category retailers can struggle to convince when they are all grouped together.
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OpinionComment: Recognising global retail’s ripple effect
The Ukraine crisis has starkly highlighted the pitfalls of international retail both abroad and at home.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can stores think beyond their own shop windows?
Retailers in premium shopping centres have to compete with 200 to 300 stores in close proximity, all vying for the same footfall.
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OpinionComment: Price cutting alone won’t stem grocery misfortune
The crisis in grocery will not be solved by simply dropping prices.
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OpinionComment: IPOs reflect a new generation of innovative retailers
Interest in retail stocks shows the industry is home to innovation.
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OpinionComment: International retail version 2.0 represents a big opportunity
Expanding internationally via online is a massive growth opportunity for UK retailers
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OpinionComment: Next’s results show it is a retailer for all seasons
Next’s shift from seasonal to on-demand retail seems to be paying dividends.
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OpinionComment: Move fast and break things in innovation
During this month’s Retail Week Live I found myself mentally reciting Mark Zuckerberg’s favourite and famous slogan - “Move Fast & Break Things” as I encountered a never ending stream of innovation in the retail space.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher must nail its UK offer to stay the market leader
While Kingfisher’s full-year results shows its UK business has bounced back, this growth was driven by its trade offer.
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Comment: Top 8 Twitter-savvy retailers
Twitter celebrated its eighth birthday last week – so what does the future have in store for the social media “fad” that has taken over?