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Expert comment, retail sales volumes recover

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:59:58 GMT

"It is crucial to note that these figures, although very positive, cover the period before the important date of 12 April when non-essential shops and outdoor dining started to open." Dr Sinem Hidir, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, comments on today's retail figures from ONS.

Professor John Colley on the Which? high street survey

Wed, 29 May 2019 08:55:58 GMT

Professor John Colley, expert in business strategy and leadership from Warwick Business School, discusses the results of the Which? annual high street shops survey which has ranked WH Smith as the UK's worst High Street retailer for the second year in a row.

Could Asda be listed on the stock market? - Professor John Colley comments

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:15:55 GMT

Professor John Colley, associate dean of Warwick Business School and former Managing Director of a FTSE 100 company, discusses the possibility that Asda could be listed on the stock market after its merger with supermarket rival Sainsbury's was blocked by the competition authorities.

Debenhams closures show Government needs to address tax advantages for online retailers: expert comment

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:07:13 GMT

"The Government has to decide whether it is prepared to stand by and watch the death of the High Street and the loss of jobs that involves." Christian Stadler, professor of strategic management at Warwick Business School, comments on the news that Debenhams plans up to 50 store closures.

Dr Christopher Doyle evaluates the economic impact of the World Cup

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:02:50 GMT

With England exceeding expectations in the FIFA World Cup, Dr Christopher Doyle, expert on the economics of professional sports, sheds light on how the tournament is impacting the economy.

Professor John Colley on M&S profits slump and store closures

Wed, 23 May 2018 14:22:12 GMT

Professor John Colley, expert in Strategy and Leadership at Warwick Business School, comments on the reports of a sharp drop in annual profits at Marks and Spencer and their plans to close 100 stores by 2022.