Neil Gillis
Neil Gillis is chief executive of Blacks Leisure
Opinion"Retail retains a clean and unsullied image"
Do things the right way to avoid the scandals that have tainted other industries, says Neil Gillis
OpinionRetailers need flexible friends
Greater flexibility in retail costs would help retailers weather tough times, says Neil Gillis
OpinionThe like-for-like masquerade
A focus on short-term figures simply damages retailers’ prospects in the long run, says Neil Gillis
OpinionTimes have changed, so must we
Rising costs and our failing ability to pay them means retail must change, says Neil Gillis
OpinionReputation really is everything
Nick Samuel and Sir Terry Leahy show why doing things the right way is best, says Neil Gillis
OpinionTough lessons to learn
If nothing else 2009 showed why credit insurance is a waste and bonuses aren’t.
OpinionCVAs are the lesser evil
Company voluntary arrangements are not ideal but I do believe that they are a much better solution than the alternatives of full administration or the pre-pack, says Blacks Leisure chief executive Neil Gillis
OpinionDon’t fear a turnaround job
Why would anyone of sound mind ever contemplate doing a retail turnaround? The reality is that if you pursue a career in retail, the volatile nature of this sector means that you are more likely than not to spend some of your career in a business undertaking a turnaround.
OpinionDon’t become a closed shop
Those without a retail background still have plenty of nous to bring to the sector, says Neil Gillis.
OpinionNew ways of touching shoppers
Retailers can push the boundaries of customer experience by engaging the senses, says Neil Gillis
OpinionSix steps to business success
The right incentive schemes are the driving force for motivating staff, says Neil Gillis
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The credit insurance crunch
Imagine that you got home one day in early February, having trudged your way through the snow, to find a letter from your car insurance company on the doormat.