A look at the future of retail in 2019 and beyond

A look at the future of retail in 2019 and beyond

Brian Walker   There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in – Leonard Cohen, Anthem   The tectonic shifts in the retail space in 2018 have served their purpose in defining 2019. Retailers should expect to see a 30 per cent growth in online...
Building Powerful Window Displays

Building Powerful Window Displays

Brian Walker   At any given time, the shopping centre precinct or high street strip can be a hive of activity with all retailers busily vying for the attention of their target customer. This is particularly true through the Christmas season. With over 90% of...
Are you getting the best retail lease deal?

Are you getting the best retail lease deal?

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...
How healthy paranoia could save your business

How healthy paranoia could save your business

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...
The retail sector’s Christmas surprise

The retail sector’s Christmas surprise

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...