Peter Sheppard Committing to a new retail store lease is one of the most important decisions a retailer can make in setting up or growing a business. There are many pitfalls that are not that obvious at the outset for the untrained retailer who goes through this...
Brian Walker Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive. – Andy Grove This Andy Grove quote is one of my personal favourite quotes, and as a reader of quotes, that’s saying something. To some degree, it addresses the question of...
By Brendon Lau This Christmas shopping season won’t be as bad as some sceptics believe and could even throw up a few positive surprises, according to retail consultant Brian Walker, who is the founder and CEO of the Retail Doctor Group. Retail Doctor provides advice...
Australian retailers are increasingly watching 2019 forecasts on economic climate and consumer trends and evaluating their impact on domestic and international retail. This topical issue was addressed by Craig Woolford, Head of Research at Citi Australia/New Zealand,...
Brian Walker “Success is no longer about changing strategies more often, but having the agility to execute multiple strategies concurrently. Success requires CEOs to develop the right leadership capabilities, workforce skills, and corporate cultures to support...