Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Maureen Hinton, Lead Retail Analyst from Verdict, reflects on whether there are any solutions to keep independent retailers on the high street.
Independent food retailers face many challenges, not least their lack of scale, low margins and high costs. Tapping into local demand and differentiating from the competition is harder to do in food & grocery. Those retailers that have managed to do this, such as Boots, were already well established, have some scale and have built on their heritage; for newcomers or single independents it is much harder.
Joining forces with other independents and becoming part of a buying group is ...
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Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Will the growth of supermarkets continue? Are there any other factors supporting their growth? Let us know your thoughts.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
How attractive is the one-stop-shop offer? How can independent retailers create excitement for consumers? Let us know your thoughts.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Can supermarkets continue to reach new audiences if the multi-format offer reaches maturity? Let us know your thoughts.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Will the recessionary tactics employed by supermarkets protect them throughout the recession? Let us know your thoughts.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Do you agree with our winners and losers? Let us know how 2009 has shaped up for you.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
Will future technologies improve our supermarket shopping experience? Let us know your thoughts.
Posted by Editor on October 29th, 2009 |
How important is good corporate responsibility in the current climate? Let us know your thoughts on this issue.
Posted by Editor on August 13th, 2009 |
Amy Nelson-Bennett, Group Marketing Director, tells us how Molton Brown has seen the value in targeting a male audience.
‘At Molton Brown, we believe that marketing to men is a smart way of gaining incremental sales in today’s market and it’s something we’re well-placed to take advantage of. Traditionally we have a strong male audience – we offer an easy gifting option to men, all they have to do is remember not to lose it!
We’re re-launching our men’s range later this year and, given that we’re doing that in a recession, it’s a godsend that it’s to a male audience. Men ...
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Posted by Editor on June 1st, 2009 |
Maureen Hinton, Lead Retail Analyst from Verdict, reflects on whether the large investments that retailers are making in online technology are worth it.
The only growth that retailers can depend on these days appears to be online. Without this channel UK retail sales would be dropping by over £3.5bn in 2009 rather than the £1.7bn decline Verdict is currently forecasting. Furthermore, with online sales still producing double-digit growth for the majority of sectors and retailers, this is where businesses are focusing their attention. Indeed about the only bright spot in Marks & Spencer’s results last week was the 34% increase in ...
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