Emily Seares

Jan 16, 2024 | drapersonline.com | Emily Seares |Emma Finamore

Fashion retailers will see a greater polarisation of the retail property market in 2024, experts tell Drapers: rents will rise for more in-demand, high-performance areas, while other locations continue to struggle. Retailers that can negotiate greater flexibility around leases and better terms could be the ones to navigate this successfully.

Dec 20, 2023 | raconteur.net | Emily Seares

Retailers are bracing themselves for continued uncertainty in 2024. A recent poll by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that more than 75% of UK consumers remain concerned about inflation and recession, with 84% worried about current price increases, reveals Jessica Frame, BCG’s managing partner for the UK. She predicts that shoppers will still restrict spending next year as a result, particularly for non-essential items.

Dec 20, 2023 | eu1.hubs.ly | Emily Seares

Retailers are bracing themselves for continued uncertainty in 2024. A recent poll by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that more than 75% of UK consumers remain concerned about inflation and recession, with 84% worried about current price increases, reveals Jessica Frame, BCG’s managing partner for the UK. She predicts that shoppers will still restrict spending next year as a result, particularly for non-essential items.

Oct 16, 2023 | voguebusiness.com | Emily Seares

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Luxury department store Harrods says it is investing “several millions” in new warehousing technology over the coming year, with plans to significantly upgrade its facilities in time for peak 2024. And the retailer is not alone. LVMH is making a big investment in this space as it prepares for growth across houses including Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Tiffany.

Sep 26, 2023 | raconteur.net | Emily Seares

At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June, Mastercard’s chief marketing and comms officer, Raja Rajamannar, spoke on stage alongside CFO Sachin Mehra about a lack of understanding between the two functions at the top level of many companies. Citing a Forrester Research survey reporting that only 37% of marketing chiefs believe it’s vital to build a good relationship with the CFO, Mehra stressed the need for better communication and teamwork.