Retail is facing a tough time. So, if you're facing adversity, then it's essential to take action and do it quickly too. There are many things you could do, but what are the things that you must do quickly for a fast return on your time investment. In this episode, discover 10 things that you can do right now to get started.

The post 052: 10 Steps To Overcome Adversity appeared first on OB&Co.

It won't surprise you that retail is tough. But why is this? Why have some companies done well and others struggled? And what makes the retail market particularly challenging compared to the older retail market? Listen now to remind yourself what retail used to be like and why companies have struggled to change.

The post 051: Why Are Retailers Facing Adversity? appeared first on OB&Co.

The word transformation builds a whole range of emotions in us. It can excite some and give a cold sweat to others. But, if we're using the word "transformation" incorrectly then we'll be setting the wrong expectations among stakeholders and shareholders. So it's critical that we really understand when we are talking about transformation - and when we are not.

The post 050: Is Transformation Right For You? appeared first on OB&Co.

We often talk of all of the change happening in retail... but is the retail industry actually changing? Or are we just getting over excited? Is this just a natural evolution and we're blowing things out of proportion? In fact, this essential question is critical to dive into for the Retail Transformation Show.

The post 049: Is Retail Actually Changing? appeared first on OB&Co.

Live events can be a vital source of insight, ideas, suppliers and relationships. But, to make the most of attending live events, it’s critical to be more strategic in your actions before the event, during the event and after the event. In the build up to Ascential’s Tech event in October, Oliver Banks talks to […]

The post 048: Get Ready For Tech (And Other Live Event Tips) appeared first on OB&Co.

Whenever we're thinking about retail transformation, technology probably isn't that far away. Technology has significantly changed our lives. Meanwhile, retail technology has the same effect on the world of shopping: both for consumers and businesses. In this episode, Oliver Banks explores key challenges and trends with Poppie Mickleburgh and Rebecca Morrison from the Retail Week team at Ascential.

The post 047: Tech Driving Retail Transformation appeared first on OB&Co.

The retail landscape is changing and your business must adapt and transform. However, recognising the need to transform is only the first step. Making it happen is much harder. In this podcast episode, Oliver Banks talks to the experienced retailer and former CEO and COO, Ian Shepherd, who guides us through some of the toughest elements of making a transformation happen.

The post 046: Reinventing Retail For The New Normal (part 2) appeared first on OB&Co.

The retail world is changing and evolving. My special guest, ex retail CEO, Ian Shepherd, calls this the "New Normal" and has created 6 new rules to help define how the world works now and, in particular, what you must to do win in our digitally enabled world. Discover his new book and the 6 rules that will set you up for success in our fast changing world.

The post 045: Reinventing Retail For The New Normal (part 1) appeared first on OB&Co.