All Opinion articles – Page 93
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OpinionOpinion: Big four are stabilising, but there's more to do
After years of food price deflation, the growth of online and the rise of the discounters, the big four are suddenly in serious danger of stabilising.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect few sparks from M&S next week
As Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to unveil interim results next Tuesday, he looks back on a torrid start to his tenure.
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OpinionOpinion: Why John Lewis should 'shake the tree'
Being a partner is a big deal. It means you have joined the club and, despite not being paid perhaps as much as your competitors, it doesn’t matter.
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OpinionOpinion: Why fewer followers means greater success
With retailers clamouring to sign social media influencers ahead of Black Friday, it seems logical that those with the biggest followings will achieve the best results.
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OpinionOpinion: How Marks & Spencer can still win in Europe
Marks & Spencer is a fantastic retailer – that much is true, given its sheer longevity on the UK retail scene.
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OpinionOpinion: Lidl – the discounter that stole Christmas
Layout, product and a ‘give it a go’ mentality underpin Lidl’s UK success.
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OpinionThis week in retail: MPs debate the living wage nightmare
Forget the ghosts and ghouls, black cats and bats that will come out for Halloween today – there’s something else giving retailers nightmares.
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OpinionBlog: Why giving back gives back to businesses
Raising money for charity is a great way of improving brand awareness and increasing team morale, says Hermes’ Andy Baxter.
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OpinionOpinion: Dear John… Apple stores still boldly go
Ajaz Ahmed takes issue with Retail Week stores editor John Ryan’s review of the new Apple store on Regent Street
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to win sales online this Christmas
How can retailers win online sales this festive season?
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OpinionOpinion: Don't go into Black Friday blind this year
With a month to go before Black Friday, retailers are focused on final preparations for what will be their biggest sales peak of the year.
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OpinionOpinion: How business rates reform is a blow for retail
I always get a feeling of déjà vu when I start to write something about business rates, and this occasion is no exception.
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OpinionOpinion: Reimagining retail stores for mobile shoppers
As mobile commerce becomes increasingly commonplace, what purpose does the bricks-and-mortar store serve for retailers and shoppers?
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis sets pace with Nickolds’ promotion
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who this week was named managing director of John Lewis.
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OpinionOpinion: Why hard Brexit would be bad for Britain
Former Treasury chief secretary Liam Byrne once famously left a note telling his successor in Government that ‘there is no money’.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers need to do more to stop supply chain abuses
Syrian refugee children found making clothes for British shoppers: the words no UK retailer ever wants to hear.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco cranks up the heat on grocery rivals
It wasn’t long ago that a beleaguered Tesco was firmly in backs-to-the-wall, crisis-solving mode.
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OpinionOpinion: How niche can high street retailers really go?
The number of small shops selling just a few items are on the rise, but is there a limit to the trend?
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OpinionOpinion: How can modern department stores thrive?
Independent department stores have been part of Britain’s retail landscape for generations, but now face more challenges than ever to not just survive, but thrive.
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OpinionOpinion: What can we learn from Sir Philip Green's woes?
Sir Philip Green was trashed in Parliament yesterday. What did we learn from the process?