Category Archives: Competition

Far from the “Magic of the Mall” but …

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

The death of the high street and the decline of the town centre have been widely debated, with the finger of blame being pointed to decentralisation of economic activities and changing consumer behaviours. This polarisation between traditional town centres and … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, High Streets, Longitudinal Data, Places, Regeneration, Retail Policy, Secondary Locations, Tertiarisation, Town Centres, Vacancies | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

LVCR, CD, DVD and SE

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Just like many people I have been guilty of buying CDs and DVDs online, where the prices always seem to be that little bit lower. And when I am buying in commodity mode, then price is obviously a motivator, let … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Government, Internet shopping, Online Retailing, Retail Policy, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Tax | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Retail: Serving Scotland’s Communities

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

As my relative silence over the last month might have indicated, I have been away for a few weeks rest and recuperation. Catching up is always interesting, especially as the fall out from Christmas continues. Quite a few things have … Continue reading →

Posted in BRC, Competition, Government, Retail Economy, Retail Policy, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Happy New Year – more for some than others

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Now the Christmas reporting season has pretty much run its course, a number of general points seem to have surfaced. As with every other Christmas, there are always winners and losers and the curious mix of tactical success and structural … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Competition, Consumer Change, Discounts, Internet shopping, Multichannel, Retail Economy, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Whole Foods Giffnock – Apples or Pears?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Whole Foods Market, Giffnock.  Yes, Whole Foods Market, Giffnock. You have to say it twice to quite believe it.  Did you really think that the next foray into the wider UK by Whole Foods Market would land up in Giffnock?  … Continue reading →

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Tesco Trails

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

A few weeks ago the “feel” of the university changed dramatically as the undergraduates and new postgraduates descended for the new semester. A sure sign Christmas is round the corner. There are always plenty of students around in the summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Consumers, Convenience stores, Food Retailing, International Retailing, Market Shares, Retailers, Tesco, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment