BUSS4 Research – It’s All About the Why, Not the What
If you want to do really well in BUSS4 you need to understand the difference between description and analysis.
Omnichannel Success - E-Commerce Helps Drive Growth at Ted Baker
In our BUSS4 Section A briefings this week we've been exploring the competitive advantages enjoyed by "omnichannel retailers" who get the mix right between e-commerce, physical retail and other...
UK is the E-Commerce Capital of Europe
A useful update here from the team at City AM reporting on new official statistics highlighting the continued growth of e-commerce in the UK.
E-Commerce: Argos Intensifies the Battle with Same Day Delivery
The battle for market share in the UK retail market has intensified with the launch by Argos of same day delivery across the UK for all of its most popular products.
The Biz Quiz - 7 October 2015
The first Biz Quiz of October 2015 is ready to go! All the best!
Capacity Management and Demand-Based Pricing - All Change at Disney
If you've ever been stuck in a two-hour queue for Space Mountain or Toy Story Mania, then news of a change in pricing strategy by Disney Parks might be of interest.
Working with Suppliers - Tesco Eases Supplier Cash Flow Pain
Tesco, it seems, is starting to do the right thing with its suppliers - particularly the smaller ones.
Doing Enough Studying?
Now that September has passed, and there are no more excuses about settling into the new term, how much studying are you doing?
A significant development in the history of international trade.
Employer / Employee Relations - Ugly Scenes at Air France
When industrial disputes get ugly, they really get ugly. Witness the shocking scenes reported in the BBC news video below.
When a Niche Market Gets Tough - Whole Foods Market Under Pressure
What happens when you successfully target a niche market and help the market grow? New competition - that's what usually happens. New market entrants attempt to grab their share of a fast-growing...
The Biz Quiz - 30 September 2015
The latest edition of The Biz Quiz is ready to go - good luck!
E-Commerce and the Disruptive Effect of the Sharing Economy
The rapid growth of the so-called "sharing economy" is a fantastic example to use with students as they explore how technological change is disrupting a wide variety of industries.
How Can Bricks and Mortar Retailers Handle Showrooming?
I bet we've all done it. Visited a high street store to take a look at something we'd like to buy, then checked our smartphones to see where we can buy it cheaper or look at online reviews to see...
Online Consumer Spending Around the World
Many thanks for Data Analyst Felix Richter at Statista for sending me this superb infographic which compares the average amount spent by consumers online in key countries.
Uber Becomes the World's Most Valuable Startup
This fascinating infographic from the excellent team at Statista highlights the phenomenal business value that can be created by startups that successfully exploit the opportunities from disruptive...
If Monty Python taught Leadership...
Nobody likes being told what to do, right? Quite true, but this glorious clip from "The Meaning of Life" illustrates the drawbacks of laissez faire leadership in the context of the military.
Supermarket E-Commerce: Watch Out – Here Comes Aldi!
The intensity of the competitive battle for online supermarket sales in the UK has just got hotter with the news that Aldi is to launch its first e-commerce service in the UK in early 2016.
The Challenges Facing Arcadia in the UK Retail Market
Sir Philip Green's retail empire Arcadia dominates the UK high street. However, as this FT Business video explains, Sir Philip's fashion brand portfolio faces intensive competition, not the least...
How Selfies and Instagram Are Shaking Up the Retail and E-commerce Industry
I’m always nervous about appearing on Facebook and Instagram in the same outfit. And it appears that I’m not alone.