It has been two years since Covid first hit, and retailers are still caught in a whirlwind of unexpected trends and crises such as supply chain issues, shaky consumer confidence, the Metaverse and the ever-changing consumer behaviours. The pandemic has overturned...
By Josh Strutt Associate Director – Deployment, Retail Doctor Group “Curiouser and curiouser,” cried Alice. With so much competition both online and on the high streets, one of the most important pieces of real estate you possess is your shop window. It is through...
By Josh Strutt Associate Director – Deployment, Retail Doctor Group Despite so much commentary on “how to survive in a recession”, there are some straightforward business tips that don’t often get mentioned – and will help retailers quickly. Let’s start...
Have you ever asked an owner or manager of just about any business what the biggest challenge to managing their business is?’ Our experience is that the majority will answer ‘the people’. Yet it is often this crucial investment that we overlook by either over managing...
You made it through the holiday trading period and might be sighing from relief. But it’s not enough to hope for the best – start planning stock levels now for a successful 2022. “Well have you heard about the great crusade? We ran into millions, but nobody got paid.”...
