All articles by Chris Brook-Carter – Page 4
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OpinionComment: Retailers should take heart from the signs of sustainable recovery
Consumers are still on the rocky road to economic stability, but there are signs of a long-term, sustainable recovery on the horizon.
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OpinionComment: M&S must accelerate the pace of change for continued success
Marks & Spencer’s latest results could show that Bolland’s strategy has begun to bear fruit, but continued improvement is still needed.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher’s Laury lays new retail foundations
Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury is already making her mark on the business with plans to restructure and innovate.
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OpinionComment: Will McDonald bring the special sauce to Halfords?
Halfords’ new chief executive appointment has raised some eyebrows, but how much her leadership will affect the retailer remains to be seen.
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OpinionComment: BHS owners Retail Acquisitions face a daunting task
BHS’ new owners, Retail Acquisitions, emerged from nowhere – will they be able to restore the struggling retailer to its former glory?
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OpinionComment: Ao.com may have wobbled but it has not wilted
Ao.com has had a turbulent year, with the retailer floating, soaring in value and issuing a profit warning within 12 months.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ David Potts must combine best of old school and the new
Morrisons has announced David Potts as its chief executive – will the former Tesco Asia boss be able to turn the struggling grocer around?
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OpinionComment: John Allan can make a difference to Tesco
Tesco will hope incoming chairman John Allan can bring all his experience to bear in helping to steer a retail turnaround as he steps into the shoes left by Sir Richard Broadbent.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s voice must be heard in the pay debate
As David Cameron puts pressure on business to increase employee pay, it is necessary for the retail sector to participate in the debate.
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OpinionComment: Labour’s attack on Pessina shows disrespect for retail
Boots boss Stefano Pessina’s comments on Labour were met with harsh criticism from Ed Miliband – does this sideline retail sentiment?
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OpinionComment: There could be life in BHS yet if it can find a buyer
As Arcadia boss Philip Green looks for potential buyers for BHS, can the fashion retailer be reinvigorated by new leadership?
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OpinionComment: Big grocers are readying themselves for fightback
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons are gearing up for a challenging year combatting discounters and changing shopping habits alike.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should prepare for another year of change
Black Friday and increased online trading made 2014 a tumultuous year in retail – and the pace of change looks set to continue into 2015.
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OpinionComment: Get ready for the new retail normal at Christmas
This year’s golden quarter is set to be another nail-biter as Black Friday and last-minute shoppers make Christmas sales evermore uncertain.
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OpinionComment: For retailers this will be the Christmas of logistics
Retail’s golden quarter is in full swing and this year retailer’s must juggle the logistics of online and in-store sales and fulfilment.
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OpinionComment: Lewis’ Tesco restructure could make the grocer more agile
Tesco boss Dave Lewis leadership changes could see the grocer turn around on its difficulties with branding and the customer.
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OpinionComment: Black Friday is here to stay, for better or worse
Black Friday looks set to be a fixture of the UK retail calendar following Amazon and Asda’s US led success with the trend in previous years.
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OpinionComment: As Asda’s sales decline, could the golden era of grocery be over?
Despite growth in convenience and online retail, the big four grocers continue to struggle to maintain share in a competitive market.
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OpinionComment: Mike Coupe is right to update Sainsbury’s offer
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe’s decision to update the retailer’s offer is a necessary response to grocery’s changing landscape.
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OpinionComment: As profits rise, M&S may at last be moving in the right direction
There’s not much in retail that’s worse than a minus in front of a sales or profit figure but M&S looks as if it’s going the right way.