All Opinion articles – Page 96
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OpinionOpinion: Consumers have transformed the catwalk into a real-time runway
Only a few years ago, the runway traditionally served as an exclusive industry event tailored to the privileged few press and buyers.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis takes short-term profit pain for long-term gain
Bellwether retailer the John Lewis Partnership, which rarely puts a foot wrong, appears to have stumbled over falling profits.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must face axe-grinding MPs or risk their reputation
Collective groans will have emanated from retail boardrooms last week after MPs announced they were launching a probe into corporate governance.
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OpinionOpinion: Motorway service stations go the extra mile for food
One area of UK retailing that could arguably do with a shot in the arm is the humble motorway service area, or MSA for short.
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OpinionOpinion: Why independents should look up to chain stores
Minimalist stores selling overpriced items just don’t do the trick any more, says John Ryan in Montreal, where indies are struggling.
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OpinionOpinion: New times need new leaders with a different worldview
The world we live in today has changed unrecognisably since the 1980s and 1990s. Leaders needs to modernise for better results.
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OpinionOpinion: To increase retail sales, women need to be paid more
Whether you’re managing the budget for your stores or you’re figuring out budgets for a country, the key questions are broadly similar.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
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OpinionOpinion: Potts and his Morrisons team are keeping Sir Ken happy
When ex-Morrisons chairman Sir Ken lambasted former boss Dalton Philips for the state of the business in 2014, it rightly grabbed headlines.
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OpinionBlog: Should we give the green light to driverless cars in logistics?
Technology adapts, and for the logistics industry driverless cars could become an option. But only if developed correctly, says Hermes.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone and JD Sports are inspirational in tough times
In today’s challenging times, many retailers can learn from how Dixons Carphone and JD Sports are going from success to success.
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OpinionOpinion: Why being a house of brands is a retail dead-end
Renting out retail space cannot be the future for department stores that want to remain relevant. John Ryan heads to Montreal to explore further.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Primark’s invasion – one year on
A year ago Primark invaded America. The entry point for its invasion was Boston where its Downtown Crossing store opened to great fanfare.
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OpinionOpinion: We need to get retail’s good news stories in front of the public
Retail frequently graces the headlines. What other industries have such an impact and intimate relationship on our daily lives?
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis' new warehouses to ensure etail growth hits the bottom line
People love online shopping. Ecommerce accounted for a whopping 27% of total retail sales last year, according to trade body IMRG.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco, Asda and Lidl batten down the hatches on this frantic Friday
Grocers have been hit by what many have dubbed a “perfect storm” in recent years – and another whirlwind ripped across the market today.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must adapt to changing consumer behaviour
The end of summer may offer a useful interlude and reflection before the somewhat frenetic arrival of the autumn and winter seasons.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers prevent account takeover fraud?
How can retailers prevent account takeover fraud?
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons' high-tempo agenda must continue to compete with rivals
When Morrisons updates on half-year trading next Thursday, the City will be looking for further evidence that its turnaround efforts are working.
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OpinionOpinion: Shop Direct shows the way in making personalisation pay
Imagine being able to lay out a store to suit each shopper as they come in, creating a bespoke offer for unique individuals.