Why gut instinct is just not enough in building retail strategy

Why gut instinct is just not enough in building retail strategy

By Brian Walker CEO & Founder, Retail Doctor Group “Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it’s enough.” (Robert Heller)   Recently, I witnessed a senior retail business leader, when talking through their business strategy, its positioning and...
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...
Has the sexiness of digital clouded our vision?

Has the sexiness of digital clouded our vision?

By Joshua Strutt Strategy Analyst, Retail Doctor Group The world is shifting increasingly towards omnichannel. There is so much opportunity in the digital stratosphere and its ability to connect consumers to your product, but with our heads turned in one direction...
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...