Opinion – Page 99
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OpinionBlog: SilkFred’s Emma Watkinson on the evolving digital fashion marketplace
Ahead of Retail Week Buzz, chief executive officer of SilkFred Emma Watkinson talks about setting up on her own and making business choices.
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OpinionOpinion: What Apple’s flagship redesign reveals about the future of retail
Apple has removed ‘Store’ from the title of its flagship outlets. What does this shift mean for the retail giant’s bricks-and-mortar strategy?
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OpinionOpinion: Why the court was right to judge Karen Millen can't use her name
Designer Karen Millen has lost her court battle to use her own name for a new homewares line, in a case that looks controversial at first glance.
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OpinionOpinion: Why understanding your customer is vital in travel retail
Traditional shopping centres had their way with the 20th century, as big malls with big brands influenced the way we shopped.
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OpinionOpinion: Why UK retailers should be red hot for Chile
As the Rio Olympic Games put the spotlight on South America, what opportunities does Chile afford UK retail?
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OpinionOpinion: Why retail can do even better with women on top
Things have moved on quite a bit for women since Emily Davison threw herself under the King’s horse at the Derby in 1913.
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OpinionOpinion: To attract tech talent retailers need different brand appeal
The launch of a new, collaborative initiative called SaveTheHighStreet.org is the latest attempt to address the woes of Britain’s retail sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's fightback must be about more than just price
Asda’s nightmarish Q2 update was good news for its rivals, not just because the 7.5% LFL tumble was further evidence of how far it lags its peers.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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OpinionBlog: Team GB's achievements should inspire businesses to go for gold
As athletes celebrate Team GB’s most successful Olympics in a century, in retail we can learn lessons from their strength found in teamwork.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers must move fast to understand older shoppers
As the average life expectancy of British shoppers continues to grow, lines are blurring between demographics – presenting a challenge for retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: Unattractive windows turn shoppers into passers-by
What is it about some stores that they drop off not just the must-visit list, but even the give-a-glance-to list of passing consumers?
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OpinionThis week in retail: WHSmith takes centre stage as it issues pre-close update
High street and travel retailer WHSmith will find itself in the spotlight on Wednesday when it posts a pre-close update.
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OpinionOpinion: Grocers face new threat as FMCG brands strike out from shelf-lives
Grocers are facing a new threat from FMCG brands moving into bricks and mortar space. But what can supermarkets learn from such companies?
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OpinionOpinion: Dollar Shave Club deal shows shape of retail to come
This holiday period is often called the ’silly season’. But recent deals show that making M&A hay in the summertime can be anything but silly.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's latest sales setback shows turnaround will be a long slog
Asda’s second-quarter numbers are unsurprisingly disappointing, yet the 7.5% dip in like-for-likes is perhaps heftier than anticipated.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers need negative reviews, and what to do with them
The rise of online retail has given shoppers more avenues than ever to offer feedback. How should retailers respond to negative reviews?
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OpinionOpinion: Why BHS's flagship has closed on Oxford Street
Much has been written about the pension problem at BHS, but the real issue is that it’s not been very good for some years.
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OpinionOpinion: How tech can help grocers compete with food start-ups
Over the past two decades, the process of shopping has been drastically altered by the rise of ecommerce, dominated by Amazon and eBay.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can virtual reality enhance the in-store experience?
How can virtual reality enhance the in-store experience?