Category Archives: Asos

Some thoughts on the ASOS profit warning

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

The ASOS news this week was to many something of a surprise, but in reality it really shouldn’t be.  A profit warning on Monday wiped almost 40% off its share price and impacted other retailers as well.  Many of these … Continue reading →

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Try Before You Buy: A ‘Returns Tsunami’?

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

The rise of the internet as a channel of purchase and distribution has been a major transformation for consumers and also for many retailers.  Whilst distance selling including mail order had been present for centuries, the internet offers a radically … Continue reading →

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