Can revenge spending help retail executives bounce back?
When the United Kingdom initially locked down in March, the retail sector braced itself for a significant down cycle. Not only were brick and mortar ...
Can revenge spending help retail executives bounce back?
When the United Kingdom initially locked down in March, the retail sector braced itself for a significant down cycle. Not only were brick and mortar ...
Boohoo criticised for £150m bonus scheme for retail executives
The popular online fashion brand, Boohoo, is currently under fire by their investors for the timing and operation of its brand-new bonus scheme, which is ...
Could coronavirus turn Britain into a nation of savers, not spenders?
Almost a third of Britons believe they were financially unprepared for the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has revealed. Meanwhile, deposits held by British households ...
Sales at UK convenience stores up 17%
The UK’s convenience stores saw an increase in sales of almost a fifth in the four weeks up to June 13 2020. This has been ...
Opinion: How to sustain team culture while home working
Of all the decisions facing retail leaders, the choice between initiating a gradual return to the office and shifting to a predominantly home working model ...
The new normal: Adapting to the post-COVID retail environment
For most people, the last two to three months have been confusing, concerning and filled with doubts over what the future will hold. These feelings ...
Opinion: How to ace a virtual job interview
It barely needs repeating that retail is entering a ‘new normal’. Some changes, such as social distancing in shops, will hopefully be temporary; others are ...
Opinion: Retail leaders need to think big post-lockdown
When non-essential stores reopen their doors from Monday, almost three months will have passed since the UK went into lockdown. Bosses whose businesses have been ...
Move of the Week: New Sainsbury’s boss Roberts sets out his stall
Quick decision making is a business necessity in the current climate as retailers respond to the evolving coronavirus crisis. New Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has ...
Non-essential retail stores set to reopen from 15 June – what needs to happen?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that all non-essential retail stores across England will be permitted to reopen from 15 June. The announcement follows nine ...