The Future of Retail: Shops remain part of the mix

RETAILERS are reshaping, but not abandoning, their bricks and mortar presence as they respond to the changing expectations of consumers, according to experts.

While significant emphasis has been put on the impact of the squeeze on consumer spending, sector analysts argue the last few years have only served to expose what was already becoming an unsustainable position for many retailers.

"When the downturn arose in 2008 it exposed the position that there were too many retailers competing for too little space. In conjunct... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...