‘Times may be tough, but 2021 brings hope for a fresh start’
Happy new year – in spirit, if not yet in reality for many of us involved in the retail sector. Whatever our aspirations for the year, I’m optimistic that 2021 will ultimately provide the opportunity for a fresh start.
‘Times may be tough, but 2021 brings hope for a fresh start’
Happy new year – in spirit, if not yet in reality for many of us involved in the retail sector. Whatever our aspirations for the year, I’m optimistic that 2021 will ultimately provide the opportunity for a fresh start.
Time for a rethink?
Time management has been around so long as a corporate subject that it’s been in danger of falling completely off the corporate radar. Back in the heady days of the 1980s, it was a hot topic with expert trainers promising to find over-worked executives an hour or more of time in their day – even that they could actually go home on time sometimes.
Remote working mindfully
Pre-Covid-19, mindfulness had already been steadily migrating from the domain of the leftfield towards mainstream acceptance and an improving reputation as a valid business tool.
Morale in the time of Covid
Let's talk about morale. What is it? Why should leaders care about it, and what leadership strategies can they adopt to motivate their teams and unlock the hidden power source of 'morale'.
Is retail heading towards a greener future?
Among the raft of recent unwelcome news items for the retail sector, The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents 63 of Britain’s major retailers, has looked far beyond the current gloom to a brighter and greener long-term future.
The Christmas lights are on – let the shopping commence
In the build-up to Christmas 2020, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of ecommerce on more traditional shopping on the high street and in Britain’s shopping centres.
Move of the Week: Sainsbury’s leadership team to offer acceleration and focus
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has wasted little time stamping his mark on the business since he took over the reins from Mike Coupe in June.
Move of the Week: Tom Athron is a great match for Fortnum & Mason
It’s no great surprise to see Tom Athron assume his first chief executive position at Fortnum & Mason. If anything the surprise is that it hasn’t happened sooner.
Retail in 2021: How to have a happy New Year
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently reported that UK Christmas shoppers are hitting the high street earlier than ever this year.
Move of the Week: M&S ups digital game with new hire Lumsden
In a week that has seen Tesco CEO Ken Murphy make his first significant appointment in the shape of new finance chief Imran Nawaz, a less high-profile but potentially just as significant hire caught my eye.