Over the past decade businesses that compete in the mass middle market of their industries have seen increasing pressure on sales and margins. ‘Death in the middle’ as it has been called has been caused by competitors taking either value positions or premium positions. This has shrunk the space in the middle and made the … Continue reading
As part of what some commentators are calling the biggest reinvention in the history of US retailing, JC Penney – a century old US mid-market department store chain – is challenging some of the fundamentals of mass market retailing. A bold move that could ultimately change some of the basic rules of the industry. Targeting … Continue reading
Sir Ernest Rutherford famously said: “We haven’t got the money, so we’ve got to think”. It is a truism that has played out for many small budget advertisers who have had to break rules and take risks to get noticed. Which is why, not surprisingly, many the more innovative users of social media have come … Continue reading
The GFC has led to calls for executive remuneration to be overhauled so as to incentivise CEO’s and other senior executives to prioritise sustainable business strategy and profitability over short-term performance. For instance, bonus and stock options that are awarded over the medium to long-term. If this eventuates it is likely brand strategy and brand … Continue reading
