Sustainable retail…where do retailers even start? 

Sustainable retail…where do retailers even start? 

Why should companies take environmental and social issues seriously? With recent crisis, far from being a passing fad, it seems that this will be the best way to have a sustainable business over time. We are facing unprecedented times of change, experiencing major...
Back to basics in uncertain times

Back to basics in uncertain times

By Peter Sheppard Head of Implementation, Retail Doctor Group Why being a business “fit” retailer will never be obsolete? Whilst the vast majority of commentary is currently taking up with the deserved importance of online retail, especially in times of COVID-19, we...
The retail goal posts are moving

The retail goal posts are moving

By Peter Sheppard Head of Implementation, Retail Doctor Group For decades now, since the start of shopping centres, rental levels have been based on the affordability of retailers, and therefore, the combined metrics of sales and gross profit generated by that...
Will Aussie ‘shoptimism’ continue into 2021?

Will Aussie ‘shoptimism’ continue into 2021?

This year has been a rollercoaster for the retail industry. During the first three months of COVID-19 lockdown, we saw a downturn in retail sales across most categories. However, this was rapidly followed by a surge in consumer spending from July, which has maintained...
The future of luxury retail

The future of luxury retail

Living in the lap of luxury isn’t bad except that you never know when luxury is going to stand up. Orson Welles Faced with a global collapse driven by lockdowns and the shutdown of tourism in all key markets, the luxury industry faces a challenge like never...