July 8, 2018
The global Grocery market is in the midst of significant and fundamental transformation. Over the past few weeks, a number of big announcements have rocket the world of retail: Amazon entered the US and UK bricks and mortar grocery markets, when it purchased Whole foods and quickly integrated… More
April 20, 2018
A massive THANK YOU to all of you who supported my book over since I published in Feb – as of yesterday I become a #1 Amazon best seller in all three categories the book is listed ….above #Jeffbesos and #Amazon, #SamWalton from #Walmart and of course #MrSelfridge – A fabulous store and our f… More
March 13, 2018
Carrefour, one of Europe’s largest retailers, is putting blockchain technology to use in its French operations, helping customers stay informed about the source of the food they purchase. The food information revolution is here, and blockchain technology is the catalyst behind it, making it possible for… More
November 22, 2017
I have just been to visit the very interesting #Amazon #BlackFriday pop-up store in Soho square, #London, UK and it was a very fun and pleasant experience – with #Mince pies everywhere!!! The outside of the store looks very “christmasy” with plenty of Christmas decorations and lots of gifts and home fu… More
October 25, 2017
Very pleased to be ranked #2 in The UK’s Most Influential Independent Digital Transformation Experts Link to the list here Thanks for the feedback and support … More
May 22, 2017
NEW YORK, NY; May 22nd, 2017 – Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), a newly formed enterprise collaboration focused on Ethereum blockchain technology, is pleased to announce the addition of over 86 new companies to its membership with many continuing to onboard and be announced in the upcoming months. C… More
May 3, 2017
Summary of Workshop with Antony Welfare discussing Digital Transformation in Retail Download the PDF version here It goes without saying that retail is one of the most public examples of how the need to integrate online and offline experiences has revolutionised an industry. Whilst disruptive brands and techn… More
May 28, 2014
There is an excellent article in the Telegraph today discussing the High Streets and why it is important to get the councils involved in making the businesses successful. Whilst I agree the council needs to help, I believe that the issue lies with the Small business owner themselves….I find that the ma… More
March 6, 2014
In Lesson #1 I talked about “Tell the customer what you sell”. For my second lesson, I would like to introduce a much more current example from a Marks & Spencer store opening I managed in November 2003. “Store Standards” is a fundamental Retail lesson – Making your store l… More
January 6, 2014
I have been a part of the internet world since the early 1990’s when we have an Ethernet network installed into the Halls of residence I was living in…..This “cable” has literally changed my life and shaped my life today and forever This is a big claim, but I cannot stress how importan… More