We usually associate an industry's transformation with the adoption of a new technology. But although new technologies are often major factors, they have never transformed an industry on their own. What does achieve such a transformation is a business model that can link a new technology an emerging market need. From Harward Business Week
A Peruvian apparel company struggles to position itself against a global brand. From Harward Business Review
It's parents' weekend, and chapter members are milling about, many with their mothers in tow, to check out the clothing and jewelry on display, including sorority-branded apparel and baubles by Kendra Scott and Lisi Lerch. From Bloomberg Businessweek
Garden centres are not yet fully adapted to online retail but they often excel at embracing the experiential element of shopping. From Retail Week
There is much to recommend Montreal as a destination, not least the retail provision that sets it apart from many other cities. From Retail Week
Following poor results from some of the UK's biggest fashion
firms, Retail Week asks how clothing retailers can drag
themselves out of the doldrums
With limited space, small stores are thinking creatively and their visual merchandising can benefit as a result. From Retail Week
Waiting for a plane doesn't have to be the sterile experience that characterises so many air terminals. Retail Week reports on a development at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
The new Fabled store on Tottenham Court Road combines tech with a human face. From Retail Week
Much has been done to enhance the in-store supermarket experience, but is that effort squandered in the final five minutes of a shopping trip? From Retail Week
In-store social media gives retailers an opportunity to engage with and inspire consumers instantaneously. But is it the best way to connect with shoppers? From Retail Week
Pret A Manger's trial-turned-permanent vegetarian store in London's West End shows there are still areas where demand remains unmet. From Retail Week