All Opinion articles – Page 127
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OpinionComment: Consumers should be free to shop as they please on Sundays
Liberalisation of Sunday trading hours in England and Wales is a debate that has often polarised opinion, but the consumer knows best.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis move on click-and-collect may be sign of changes to come
Does the announcement last week by John Lewis that it will start to charge for small click-and-collect orders signal a change in the industry?
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OpinionComment: Margin potential outweighs fashion sales decline at M&S
A minus in front of a sales number is never welcome especially, as in the case of Marks & Spencer, following indications of a return to form.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big ‘loser’ has yet been identified… but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?
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OpinionComment: JD Sports Oxford Street looks like a winner
The 34,000 sq ft JD Sports store which opened at the weekend on London’s Oxford Street is all about giving consumers more choice.
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OpinionRFID blog: A digital identity, for an anytime, anywhere world
In the first of a new series of blogs revealing everything retailers need to know about RFID, GS1 UK zeroes in on the technology’s retail benefits in a multichannel world.
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OpinionHarrods’ boss: Why retail, London and Britain need airport expansion
For the past 60 years British governments have not had an airport strategy and it is now clear there is vital need for expansion.
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OpinionComment: Dove’s tear-jerker ad engages with hard to reach male market
Happy belated Father’s Day to all dads. I hope your comedy socks survived their first wash. If not, there will be another pair next year.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve the returns process?
Although refunding items is never an ideal situation for retailers, having a convenient returns systems for consumers can be a blessing in disguise.
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OpinionComment: Has John Lewis signalled the end of free fulfilment?
Logistics, once seen as an essential but unglamorous part of retail, has in recent years become something of an industry poster child.
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OpinionComment: Why John Lewis had to end free click-and-collect for all
John Lewis is to charge for small click-and-collect orders, suggesting it is failing to persuade shoppers to spend on additional purchases.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can avoid the common glitches that happen at Christmas
Christmas may be months away but rigorous preparation for the period is essential – particularly in light of the popularity of Black Friday.
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OpinionComment: Inspire commitment in the workforce by promoting from within
When selecting new managers, look to your existing colleagues first – the grass is not always greener on the other side.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensuring compliance online with varying EU VAT regulations
Many retailers are exploring cross-border online sales as part of their expansion plans but face the challenge of adopting an overseas strategy.
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OpinionComment: Wilf Walsh sets off on a magic carpet ride as profits rise
Until his surprise appointment as Carpetright boss, former HMV man Wilf Walsh was more associated with Inspiral than inspiring carpets.
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OpinionComment: A winning combination to support retail
Planet Retail is combining with US-based company Retail Net Group to offer customers a wider portfolio of intelligence and analytics.
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OpinionComment: How we’re using livestreaming app Meerkat to build our retail brand
Meerkat is a great way of telling your brand story and engaging with people. They see how we interact with customers and get to meet our staff.
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OpinionComment: Wake up and smell the overpriced coffee overkill
Coffee has long been seen as an easy way of making money by many retailers, but are we now afloat with the brown stuff?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can video communication increase retailers’ efficiency?
Video communication can increase a retailer’s efficiency by bringing together teams in distant locations so they can innovate faster.
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OpinionBryan Roberts: Tesco can have quiet satisfaction, but unknowns still exist
The fruits of Dave Lewis’ labours are starting to show, but challenges will continue to come thick and fast for the supermarket