Article Friday, October 19, 2018

The first rule of disruption

We’ve asked leading Retail sector disruptors how they see the evolution of the industry. They challenge the fundamental notion of disruption and set the wider retail industry 3 critical questions to answer.

The debate challenged the whole premise of what it means to disrupt. For the wider retail industry it posed some searching questions…

… are you spending enough time working on your long game?

… do you have a plan to fully embrace the value of your stores?

… how do you harness the benefits of living in the slipstream of disruption?

 

Suggested articles

View all articles

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Quo vadis, DIY?

German DIY is entering a structurally more demanding phase - one in which legacy strengths such as large-box scale, broad assortments and dense physical...
Read the article

Friday, March 27, 2026

Franchising Redefined: Entering a New Golden Era

Franchising is entering a new phase of accelerated growth and structural change - however, this growth is bringing new expectations and challenges for both...
Read the article

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Fashion Reincarnated

By 2029, resale is forecast to account for around 10% of UK online fashion spend - what does that mean for brands, investors and...
Read the article

Friday, August 29, 2025

How to Build and Scale a Successful Retail Media Network

Retail Media is booming, emerging as digital advertising’s “third wave” after search and social. Yet, despite rapid growth, most Retail Media Networks remain immature,...
Read the article

Monday, August 25, 2025

Unlocking International growth

Expanding your business through international growth can be a transformational opportunity but also a daunting challenge. While no silver bullet solutions exist, having clear...
Read the article