All articles by Chris Brook-Carter – Page 12
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OpinionRetailers and publishers face creative disruption
I am currently in the middle of reading Simon Waldman’s book Creative Disruption, which looks at how organisations threatened by digitalisation can survive their changed environment.
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OpinionComment: Return to recession is a red alert for retail
The UK has slipped back into recession. The dreaded double-dip, which most commentators expected us to avoid, is a reality for the first time since the 1970s.
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NewsUniqlo searches for London flagship
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is scouting for a global flagship in London to rival its Fifth Avenue landmark store in New York as part of its owner’s ambitions to become the world’s largest clothing retailer.
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OpinionTesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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OpinionSeeking out retail's silver lining
I’ll admit I was something of a doom monger back in early 2008 before the economic storm clouds had even begun to gather.
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OpinionTesco: Bold gestures can’t hide the long road ahead
Tesco’s profit warning in January was five years in the making and the recovery in its core UK business will take another half decade.
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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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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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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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OpinionTesco boss Clarke faces tough challenges ahead
The tenure of Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke may be only a year old, but no one can fault it for a lack of drama.
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OpinionChancellor's actions fall short of promise
Unashamedly pro-business was how the Chancellor described his budget in his address to the House of Commons yesterday.
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OpinionChancellor must seize opportunity to support retail
There can be few Chancellors in modern British political history with less room to manoeuvre on budget day than George Osborne today and retailers should expect few surprises – either good or bad.
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OpinionBrasher departure fuels retail rumour mill
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionOracle Retail Week Awards: Retail stars light the way
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: Retail must step up commitment to sustainability
M&S chief Marc Bolland issued a rallying call to the industry today to step up its commitments to sustainability.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: Two clear trends are dominating discussions
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionM&S and Game developments set backdrop for The Cloud Retail Week Conference
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionRetailers remain shielded from India's cotton muddle
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionAcquisitions, administrations and revelations: Welcome to retail
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.