All Opinion articles – Page 166
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OpinionComment: Letting the film crew behind the scenes at Lovehoney
Lovehoney was asked to expose itself in a forthcoming documentary, says Richard Longhurst.
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OpinionComment: The big grocers should prepare for turbulence
Sainsbury’s like-for-like slump is a symptom of endemic problems in the wider grocery sector.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next - how to move the goalposts
Next’s financial disciplines have served it well over the years and created huge shareholder value, so do they need to move the goalposts?
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OpinionComment: Debate on public versus private retailers doesn't tell whole story
There is more to the public versus private debate than meets the eye.
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OpinionComment: Are retailer IPO valuations a matter of art or science?
Profit rises and cash generation are what matter for retailers.
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OpinionComment: The share price may have fallen but Asos has not lost its mojo
The City’s reaction to online fashion powerhouse Asos update on Tuesday was surprising given its overall growth
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OpinionComment: The legal implications of the Morrisons data theft
Morrisons’ statement following its serious data breach incident - reported as a theft - of payroll data suggested the theft was the work of an insider, rather than an external breach.
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OpinionComment: Fancy footwork from high streets minister at Retail Week live
It’s not often you’re turned away at the door to a conference event, let alone when it’s for something as seemingly dry as a talk on retail property development.
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OpinionComment: The big four grocers continue the fight for survival
Last week, Morrisons announced a £176 million loss for the year to the end of February and issued its second profit warning in three months.
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OpinionComment: The Ukraine conflict makes Russia even tougher for foreign retailers
As the world continues to mull the geopolitical ramifications of events in Crimea, the business community is also watching carefully.
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OpinionBlog: My-Wardrobe's try-before-you-buy scheme leaves me confused
When I was at school my friends would hassle their parents to buy a new frock or top from the catalogue. These big fat books stuffed with pages of clothes were a godsend to people who loved to shop, but couldn’t afford to pay for the goods that day.
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OpinionBlog: DIY and garden retailers deserve a bit of sunshine this Easter
Garden and DIY retailers will be keeping their fingers crossed that this week’s clement weather continues to the all-important Easter trading period.
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OpinionComment: Why luxury stores can be very dull
A deep-seated fear of upsetting the design applecart underpins a lesson in ennui in many luxury stores.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons data theft – retailers urgently need to act on security
When Edward Snowden stole information from the National Security Agency, it came as a wake-up call to those whose business relies on the collection, storage and use of data
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OpinionBlog: Retailer medal list from the 2014 Omni-lympic Games
As Team GB celebrates its first Winter Paralympic gold medal, the results are in for the 2014 Omni-lympic Games which saw over 50 retailers compete in range of events from the supply chain slalom to the personalisation half-pipe.
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OpinionComment: The myths and reality of public versus private ownership
Shareholders can often be the thorn in the side of a visionary retail chief executive, but private ownership is not always the better option.
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OpinionComment: Oracle Retail Week Awards - New rules, old values
The rules rules of retail may have changed, but the winners of this year’s Oracle Retail Week Awards have adapted to them and thrived.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers optimise time spent on staff training programmes?
Retailers don’t have a usual nine-to-five working day, so finding the time to organise effective training programmes for staff and management can be difficult.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can vouchers link the digital and physical worlds of shopping?
Vouchers have long been accepted as a mechanism for generating sales, recognising loyalty and attracting new customers.
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OpinionComment: Politics over profits at the Co-op
The Co-op may not be listed but the row that erupted over executive pay and the subsequent resignation of chief executive Euan Sutherland will have resonated in the City.