Opinion – Page 53
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OpinionOpinion: Don't blame private equity for retailers' woes
Who can we trust as owners and custodians of our great retail brands?
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers should embrace Brexit
I was most surprised to hear that the BRC had declared on behalf of some retailers that shelves would be empty in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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OpinionWhy shaping industry-wide standards matters
Find out how being part of future plans, standards and regulations for the retail value chain will enhance your business and the industry as a whole.
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OpinionMove of the Week: AO.com's John Roberts back in top job
Anyone who believed John Roberts would struggle to be fulfilled by a role focused purely on “innovation and inspiring AO.com’s people” looks to have been proven right.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail won't be valued if jobs aren't
As far as retail jobs are concerned, it hasn’t been a happy new year so far.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Bonmarché’s realism realistic enough?
Bonmarché has followed up two profit warnings at the tail end of last year with a dismal update on Christmas performance.
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OpinionOpinion: We must become a nation of 'customer-keepers'
There’s no doubt that retailers across the UK are navigating very stormy waters. The ability to shop anytime, anywhere, anyhow has changed consumer behaviour more profoundly and rapidly than ever before.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers sleepwalked into the death of the high street
It’s not looking good on the high street – stores are closing and customers are abandoning town centres.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Can Dickinson just do it for Superdry?
Superdry has big ambitions to build a worldwide presence, so it helps that its latest recruit comes with experience of working for one of the ultimate global fashion brands.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Gareth Jones takes road less travelled
Gareth Jones built a strong reputation at Shop Direct where he played a key role in turning a catalogue business into a leading digital retailer.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail's winners show how to beat tough times
Now that the bulk of the numbers are in, what to make of retail’s Christmas and the outlook for this year?
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OpinionOpinion: Ethical consumerism has gone from fad to mainstream
Another Veganuary is upon us, where those who know the difference between a vegan and a Venusian try to add more of the green side to their diet for at least a month.
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OpinionBryan Roberts: What's in next year's grocery trolley?
Super Thursday has come to pass and we therefore have a bit more clarity on supermarket performance over the key Yuletide period.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Best foot forward for Cresswell
The jobs merry-go-round rarely takes long to swing back into action in January and this year is no exception.
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OpinionOpinion: Next shines spotlight on retail's new economics
Next’s better-than-expected Christmas trading update told a familiar story, likely to be replicated across retail as trading statements come in: store sales down, online sales up.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail has plenty of reasons to be cheerful – really
For many retailers, 2018 might be a year to forget. But despite torrid conditions, the industry has lots to celebrate as Christmas trading peaks and a new year beckons.
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OpinionOpinion: 'Tis the season to welcome everyone's pound
This year marked a turning point for retailers. We saw the profits of high street darling John Lewis drop 99% and, arguably for the first time, challenges extended into ecommerce as Asos issued a shock profit warning.
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OpinionOpinion: When Asos sneezes, retail catches a cold
When Asos sneezes, you can be pretty certain that retail has caught a rather nasty cold.
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OpinionHow town centres will be repurposed in the next 20 years
Let’s go back to the beginning. In the post-war years, Britain’s bombed-out town and city centres were redeveloped by property companies.
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OpinionHow far can brands shift direction without alienating customers?
Back in the dim and distant past, C&A sold fashion in the UK and was generally reckoned to be pretty good at turning a cut-price penny.