AO World shows a tech and retail stock bubble is forming
AO World (Appliances Online) may be an online only retailer, but there isn't enough growth to justify a 163x price earnings multiple.
View ArticleRetail metrics for a multi-channel world
We used to know what to look for when assessing the performance of a retail business: Like for like sales growth (i.e. excluding effect of opening extra selling space) Sales per square metre (or foot)...
View ArticleHow the digital tide is turning in favour of Books and Music retailers
Specialist music and book retailers are recovering from 10 years of digital change - vinyl LPs, hardbacks and live events are their savours
View ArticleFailing to personalise engagement is putting retail brands at risk
Personalised engagement is believed to be the winning formula for consumer brands If you believe a PwC/Strategy& study I saw yesterday, then personalised engagement will generate 20% more revenue...
View ArticleWhat to expect from Amazon’s roll out in Australia
It had been long feared by Australian retailers, but when Amazon finally opened its .com.au store in November 2013, it was a very quiet launch. A store selling kindles and e-books appeared without...
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