Opinion – Page 322
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OpinionSecond chance for internet sales with global ecommerce
The disclosure of the vast sums of money being spent in virtual world Second Life proves the possibilities of the web as a global marketplace for retailers.
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OpinionCompleting the West End jigsaw
Retailers and landlords have done their bit for the West End. The final pieces of the jigsaw lie with the transport authorities.
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OpinionGetting critical at Topman
The really good thing about Topman Oxford Circus is that while it may be a flagship for the brand, there is every reason to suppose that much of what is on display will be capable of replication across the chain.
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OpinionWaitrose hits the spot for its loyal customers
Waitrose was the shining star in the John Lewis Partnership half-year results this week. How is it continuing to grow, even in a recession?
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OpinionLehman’s ghost laid to rest?
Tuesday was the anniversary of Lehman’s collapse, which a year ago sent retail sales plunging within hours of its demise.
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OpinionRunning Marks & Spencer – a poisoned chalice?
A look at the list of favourites to succeed Sir Stuart Rose as Marks & Spencer chief executive shows just how chosen headhunter Jan Hall has her work cut out.
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OpinionThe day the zombies took over
As a boy in my South Yorkshire mining village, often on Saturday mornings I went to the picture house and watched a black and white film.
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OpinionRetail is a positive place to be
For the past year or more, the primary discussion topic has been the unforeseen yet swift onset of the recession.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Reducing the risk of employee discrimination claims
How can we reduce the risk of employees bringing discrimination claims against us?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Launching a US website
We are looking into launching a US website. Should we dispatch orders from our UK distribution centre or set up locally?
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OpinionRetail legends are set to bring much needed newness to the high street
In the next month there will be three exciting additions to the high street, and their timing couldn’t be better.
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OpinionRetail demands more online rising stars
At last week’s Retail Week Rising Stars Awards the number of glamorous, successful and technology-savvy ladies in the room showed just how well retail is adapting to ecommerce.
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OpinionUK shopping centres lead the way
For retailers coming into the European market, the UK’s shopping centres are the most appealing place to start.
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OpinionPrimark is just getting started
There was a point when a visit to Primark was a bit of a bunfight. But the days of garments on the floor outnumbering those on the rails now seems a distant memory – in most branches anyway.
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OpinionThere is more to come from Morrisons
Morrisons is showing good growth in its expansion strategy. But could its confidence mean it steps up plans in other areas of the business?
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OpinionTransparently good
Kingfisher and Sports Direct showed both sides of the corporate governance coin this week.
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OpinionThe Sunday trading battle still isn’t over
One running story dominated the early years of Retail Week more than any other – the battle over Sunday trading. It was bitterly fought and dragged on for years, and it was perhaps inevitable that what would emerge from the process would be an unsatisfactory compromise.
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OpinionTake a chance on youth
Tumbling mortgage rates, food deflation and lower energy bills – sighs of relief all round. But just when we thought the recession was beginning to ease, Britain has been dealt another blow.
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OpinionHas the hypermarket had its day?
Once upon a time, there was an era when the hypermarket format was exciting. Indeed, each hyper opening caused a frisson.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Visual merchandising display costs
How can I keep the costs of my visual merchandising displays to a minimum and how regularly do I need to change them?