All Opinion articles – Page 133
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use m-commerce to increase sales?
Mobile retail seems poised to become the driving force behind ecommerce growth.
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OpinionComment: Net-a-Porter and Yoox’s merger will force luxury brands to harmonise prices
The merger between Yoox and Net-a-Porter will surprise few, but the deal has massive ramifications for the luxury market.
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OpinionComment: Is it time the DIY market had a make-over?
Easter is upon us – the time people traditionally think about doing a spot of DIY – but the DIY industry itself needs a makeover.
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OpinionBlog: Thorntons gears up for online Easter egg rush
Easter is one of the busiest times of year for retailers - not least for Thorntons, which will sell more than a quarter of a million eggs online.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.
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OpinionComment: Don’t write the high street’s obituary just yet
The future of the high street has concerned retailers in recent years, but rates reform could give run-down town centres a new lease of life.
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OpinionComment: Wage debate poses reputational threat to retail
As a consumer-facing industry, controversies such as zero-hours contracts are damaging to the retail sector’s reputation.
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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: How retailers can combat online fraud without frustrating genuine shoppers
How can online retailers keep cybercriminals at bay without making loyal shoppers jump through hoops to make a purchase?
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup’s tie-up with The Wire star Elba should enhance appeal
You don’t need to look very far to see that fashion retailer SuperGroup’s flagship Superdry brand has appeal beyond its target customers.
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OpinionComment: Thorntons is more Motel Chocolat than Hotel Chocolat
Everyday luxury, rather than price-conscious binging, is the order of the day on the evidence of Thorntons and Hotel Chocolat.
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OpinionComment: Retailers could learn a lot from Skoda's eye-tracking technology
For all the talk of how digital technology can bring a more engaging experience to customers, the reality is that a lot of digital creative is actually quite passive.
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OpinionComment: Reaping the rewards of a first-class returns policy
Retailers are under mounting pressure to implement more cost-effective returns solutions when shipping abroad, writes Laura Heywood.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I avoid being held back by outdated IT?
Omnichannel retail is increasingly becoming an industry norm.
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OpinionComment: Iceland puts simplicity at the heart of its success
Bloated bureaucracy can get in the way of the everyday joys and the specific perks that come with the retailing industry.
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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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OpinionWill Halfords and Homebase set a trend of more women running retailers?
Halfords and Homebase have both just appointed female bosses. Kate Walsh hopes that in future such hirings will be ‘no big deal’.
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OpinionComment: The retail sectors that will profit and suffer in 2015
Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.
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OpinionComment: Heads roll at Morrisons as Potts aims to simplify the business
It didn’t take long for new Morrisons boss David Potts to make his presence felt - and the presence of a raft of other directors is no longer required.
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OpinionComment: Asda and Decathlon – desperation or inspiration?
The latest tie-up between retailers looks a little odd – Asda and Decathlon – but there is much to commend what is being done.