Tag Archives: administration

A quiet few weeks in retailing (not)

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

The last few weeks have been really quiet in retailing – no, just kidding.  What with Brexit – and the uncertainty it has generated – beginning to take hold in the markets, the unfolding BHS and Sports Direct scandals putting … Continue reading →

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Playthings of the Monetary Rich and (In) Famous

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

The last couple of times this blog has fallen silent for a month, it has been because of a death in my family. Thankfully, this time that is not the case, though an alleged death threat does feature. Can you … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: BHS

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

The University of Stirling is a supporter of The Conversation and I published a piece there today on the travails of BHS. I reblog it here. You will also see and read some other media coverage of mine in other … Continue reading →

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The Outs and Ins of Administration

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

Towards the end of last week the retail news was rather dominated by a Deloitte report based on Local Data Company data  (The changing face of retail: where did all the shops go?) suggesting that the death of the high … Continue reading →

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