The article focuses on the retail market's success which depends on retail innovation. It reports that successful retailers have recognized change while the unsuccessful ones failed to innovate. It also highlights that retail innovation is vital to economic development and economies stagnate...

The article focuses on the objective of Mike Barry, head of sustainable business of Marks and Spencer Group PLC , towards retail innovation. According to Barry, his company aims to be the most sustainable major retailer in the world by 2015 through innovation. An overview of the operation and...

Information about the Oxford Institute of Retail Management (OXIRM) Asia-Pacific Retail Conference is presented. The event has brought a wide range of local commercial and government participants. Conference attendees have discussed the issues surrounding retail development in India. The global...

The article discusses the views of Allan Fehls, former chairman of Australia Competition and Consumer Commission, about developing good retail competition policy. He says that there have been public policy and political issues around retailing all over the world. He emphasizes the high degree of...

In this article the author reflects on the impact of economic crisis to the retail industry in the future. He notes that the retailing throughout the world will continue to face a challenging environment, especially on the efficiency aspect of retail operations. He talks on retailers move in...

The article presents an interview with Mika Ihamuotila, president chief executive officer (CEO) of Marimekko Corp. Ihamuotila informed about the pricing policy of the company. When asked about the retail marketing for Marimekko, he said that they have a lot of potential to improve their...

The article focuses on the executive ability of Diana Freeze, director of human resources at Sainsbury's in Great Britain. The job of Freeze has a whole range of metrics to measure success. She asserted that the challenge is to ensure that they continue to invest in those areas that are behind...

An interview with Arto Hiltunen, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of retailer S-Group in Finland, is presented. When asked about the approach to successful business operation, he explains that employing the most talented people in the industry greatly helped them achieve better market...