Diversity and inclusion: why there’s no ‘silver bullet’ for retail
Embracing diversity and creating an inclusive culture is vital for retailers looking to connect with consumers. Retail Gazette speaks to Tesco, M&S and the BRC to find out more about how the industry is committing to change.
Back to School: A golden opportunity for brands
Ebay's Harmony Murphy explores how retailers can be sure that they’re ready to capitalise on this wider ‘back to school’ opportunity.
COMMENT: The future of retail is in-home, not in-store
One area of retail which has experienced significant growth during the last year is direct selling, DSA's Susannah Schofield explains.
COMMENT: Our people are the retail sector’s most valuable asset
In light of the Covid-19 crisis, it is clear that RetailTrust's support has never been needed more. CEO Chris Brook Carter explains why.
COMMENT: Was this finally the year that retail changed forever?
Writing exclusively for Retail Gazette, Beth Horn, head of industry (retail & ecommerce) at Facebook, looks at (...)
COMMENT: Covid didn’t cause a “shift” to online retail, it just accelerated it
This year saw a channel-shift to online retail that would have taken five or six years without the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
COMMENT: Online retail tax could spell the end of indie retailers on the high...
The Camden Watch Company co-founder Anneke Short on why online retail tax could be the end for indie retailers on high streets.
COMMENT: Creative thinking necessary to revitalise our high streets
Jo Causon talks about how creative thinking will be necessary to revitalise high streets as we tentatively emerge from lockdown.
COMMENT: The Leicester factory scandal must prompt further change
The Leicester garment factory scandal adds further weight to criticism that UK’s modern slavery legislation does not do enough.
COMMENT: It’s time for a conversation about high street rents
Chris Keen, chief financial officer at high street pharmacy chain LloydsPharmacy, asks landlords for lenience with rents.
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Why a reliable store systems support partner is a must for...
A reliable store systems support partner is one of the most important requirements for high street retailers
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