All Opinion articles – Page 98
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OpinionOpinion: To attract tech talent retailers need different brand appeal
The launch of a new, collaborative initiative called SaveTheHighStreet.org is the latest attempt to address the woes of Britain’s retail sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's fightback must be about more than just price
Asda’s nightmarish Q2 update was good news for its rivals, not just because the 7.5% LFL tumble was further evidence of how far it lags its peers.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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OpinionBlog: Team GB's achievements should inspire businesses to go for gold
As athletes celebrate Team GB’s most successful Olympics in a century, in retail we can learn lessons from their strength found in teamwork.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers must move fast to understand older shoppers
As the average life expectancy of British shoppers continues to grow, lines are blurring between demographics – presenting a challenge for retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: Unattractive windows turn shoppers into passers-by
What is it about some stores that they drop off not just the must-visit list, but even the give-a-glance-to list of passing consumers?
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OpinionThis week in retail: WHSmith takes centre stage as it issues pre-close update
High street and travel retailer WHSmith will find itself in the spotlight on Wednesday when it posts a pre-close update.
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OpinionOpinion: Grocers face new threat as FMCG brands strike out from shelf-lives
Grocers are facing a new threat from FMCG brands moving into bricks and mortar space. But what can supermarkets learn from such companies?
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OpinionOpinion: Dollar Shave Club deal shows shape of retail to come
This holiday period is often called the ’silly season’. But recent deals show that making M&A hay in the summertime can be anything but silly.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's latest sales setback shows turnaround will be a long slog
Asda’s second-quarter numbers are unsurprisingly disappointing, yet the 7.5% dip in like-for-likes is perhaps heftier than anticipated.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers need negative reviews, and what to do with them
The rise of online retail has given shoppers more avenues than ever to offer feedback. How should retailers respond to negative reviews?
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OpinionOpinion: Why BHS's flagship has closed on Oxford Street
Much has been written about the pension problem at BHS, but the real issue is that it’s not been very good for some years.
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OpinionOpinion: How tech can help grocers compete with food start-ups
Over the past two decades, the process of shopping has been drastically altered by the rise of ecommerce, dominated by Amazon and eBay.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can virtual reality enhance the in-store experience?
How can virtual reality enhance the in-store experience?
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OpinionBlog: Brexit and the rise of the retail robot
Our jobs are being replaced by robots. We’ve all read worrying headlines of that ilk that paint a scary picture of what life will be like in the future.
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OpinionOpinion: Company culture, not body searches, can combat staff pilfering
There were evident differences between the recent appearances of Mike Ashley and Sir Philip Green before a parliamentary inquiry.
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OpinionOpinion: B&Q looks in good shape to fight Brexit and Bunnings threat
The DIY market is about to get a makeover and a rather exciting one at that, as Bunnings prepares to tackle the UK with its revamped Homebase stores.
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons move highlights challenges of online grocery
Morrisons’ renegotiation of its tie-up with Ocado highlights the difficulties grocers face in running a profitable online food business.
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OpinionOpinion: July sales figures give space to prepare for turbulence
There was welcome news today in the latest BRC and KPMG sales data. Total retail sales growth in July was the best since January, and like-for-likes also advanced.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: is the great US mall under threat?
Framingham near Boston forms part of the Golden Triangle, so called because of the bustling level of commercial activity to which it plays host.