Archive for May 2023

Rather sadly, my local WHSmith recently closed its doors for the last time in a move that is not particularly unusual, because the company has had a tough time on the high street over recent years and is reducing its presence in such locations. Meanwhile, its travel stores are on fire. At its recent half-year…

Welcome to the sustainability column that takes a look at what retailing is doing to address the issues in its industry. Much of the ongoing focus will be on fashion but not exclusively. This month’s column takes look at how the rental model is moving beyond cars, tuxedos and ball gowns to encompassing a wide…

Retail Insider was pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Disruptors & Innovators in Retail Top 30 report produced in partnership with the Retail Technology Show last week. For those people who have not yet seen the 30 visionaries celebrated in the report then it is accessible here. This new annual report seeks out the…