Opinion – Page 248
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OpinionSelfridge: a pioneer of retail theatre
The rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Harry Gordon Selfridge will make great viewing when it appears as a TV series in 2013.
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OpinionHigh street still in clear and present danger
Momentum is the lifeblood of successful change. And, the more I reread the Government’s response to the Portas review, the more I’m convinced it has failed to harness the spirit and passion behind the Queen of Shops’ initial intentions.
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OpinionChina's rise could test retail's CSR credentials
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market. It is a significant milestone, and underscores the importance of this market to international retailers as the world continues to shrink and home markets stagnate.
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OpinionWe’re determined to tackle youth unemployment
As a Government we’re determined to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment – and we all know retail can provide a great way for people to get into work.
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OpinionMoss Bros tailored for success
The demise of Game raised questions about the outlook for specialist retailers as online competition and the incursion of the grocers into general merchandise categories continues.
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Opinion'Omnichannel' is the new buzzword
My first ever visit to The Cloud Retail Week Conference a fortnight ago proved to be something of a revelation.
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OpinionThe biggest retail technology prize of the year – and we helped win it!
It’s been a rollercoaster ride with Oasis recently as they keep pushing the boundaries in terms of using consumer technology to boost the customer experience and bridge the online and in-store worlds.
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OpinionGame: the Woolies question
The management at Game failed to answer to a series of questions that every retailer has to respond to in the current climate.
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OpinionRetail interiors: The story so far
This year thus far has not been as bad, for many, as had been feared and indeed there are some who have proved resilient.
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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OpinionA fresh angle on point of difference
Quality fresh food is a key differentiator in a crowded market place, says Mike Coupe.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Sales volumes at the expense of margins - is this the right thing to do?
We have cash flow problems, so should we focus on driving sales volumes at the expense of margins?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What should I consider when integrating merchandise planning?
What are the major stumbling blocks when trying to integrate merchandise planning across a number of channels?
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OpinionMapping retail’s changing landscape
At AlixPartners, we work with retailers around the world, both healthy and successful, and also those under operational and financial pressure.
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Opinion101 uses for a dead Habitat
There are only three Habitat stores left in this country - which means a lot of retail spaces have been left that either need to be filled or have been taken over, reformed and refitted.
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OpinionAlcohol pricing is a blunt tool for a complex problem
The Prime Minister is to introduce legislation that will set a minimum alcohol price of 40p a unit in England.
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OpinionSuperGroup is growing up
In the same way as its togs are increasingly sported by older consumers, SuperGroup is becoming more mature.
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OpinionWhy I'm saying no to Sunday trading
Sunday is a retail rest day at The Entertainer and it will stay that way.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Social media - how can retailers make up for lost time?
Our business has not been focused on social media until fairly recently. How can we make up for lost time?