The end of a year and the start of a new one encourages lots of reflection, assessment and predictions. The retail press has been full of news and views over the past week and the following are the pick of the bunch -
Changes at McDonalds show that retailers need to keep on their toes - https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/mcdonalds-is-making-some-truly-stunning-changes-its-just-start-but-has-anyone-really-noticed.html
There are two things that people judge you on and they are relevant to traders seeking to attract and keep their customers - http://time.com/money/5483702/the-2-things-people-judge-you-on-immediately-according-to-a-harvard-psychologist/
The struggle for department stores - https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/big-ships-to-turn-around-department-stores-face-new-year-slump-20181226-p50oad.html
The move away from pure retail in shopping centres - https://asiancorrespondent.com/2018/12/innovate-or-die-how-malls-are-keeping-pace-in-the-modern-retail-landscape/
Amazon are on track to dominate Australian retail - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-26/amazon-dominate-retail-within-years-slow-start/10667884
Canadian grocers are transforming themselves - https://theprovince.com/pmn/life-pmn/food-life-pmn/grocers-transforming-themselves-to-adapt-to-shifting-consumer-demands/wcm/dac1bc4b-5919-490a-9137-3440669a6515
