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Taking a punt on digital

Chris Ellery — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

LONDON - High-street bookmakers such as William Hill are targeting fresh audiences online, writes Chris Ellery.

Sector Insight: Pizza and pasta restaurants

Jane Bainbridge — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:45:00 GMT

LONDON - Economic and health concerns are taking their toll on pizza and pasta restaurants.

News Analysis: IKEA takes online gamble

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

As the retailer rolls out its e-commerce portal, Gareth Jones warns it must ensure it gets its infrastructure right.

Mark Ritson on branding: Big shake-ups for big brands on cards

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The year ahead promises to be a fascinating one for brands. Here are my predictions for 2007 - some of them more obvious than others.

Mark Ritson on branding: Web discount will hit Thresher hard

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas from Thresher! The retailer recently released a printable voucher on the internet entitling the bearer to 40% off wine and champagne up to a value of £500 until 10 December. Despite the fact that the voucher was intended as a special 'thank you' to selected suppliers, it has spread virally across the internet.

Mark Ritson on branding: Inditex shows H&M's vulnerable side

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of my very good friends from university, Simon, has allowed himself the luxury of a slight paunch just like mine. When we go out for a few beers we look like two relatively successful, 30-something professionals.

Andrew Walmsley on digital: No one wants to shop in a vacuum

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Christmas is hell. The huddled masses descend on the high street and walk really slowly in front of you. They stop abruptly to look in store windows at clothes that wouldn't fit them in a million years, and bring huge pushchairs to Oxford Street and use them to carve up other peoples' ankles and trap their shopping.

Will Asda pay price of loyalty?

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Everyday-low-prices may be usurped by a loyalty scheme at Asda, if the cost does not scupper its plans. James Quilter reports.

Mark Ritson on branding: HMV Group faces brand equity test

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As the new chief executive of music and book retailer HMV Group, Simon Fox has responsibility for both the HMV and Waterstone's brands. Ten or even five years ago, this would have been a job with fantastic growth opportunities. But in 2006 both brands face dual competitive threats from arguably the most formidable corporate foes a chief executive can face.

Staid Next needs shake-up

Robert Gray — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

An element of fatigue haunts the retailer, which has been slow to update its in-store experience.