Episode 322

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30th Nov 2024

322: Spotting The Warning Signs Of Distress

Retail is a tough business, and even the biggest brands can face distressing times. In this episode, Oliver Banks is joined by retail expert Rhea Fox to uncover the essential lessons from struggling and failing retailers. Together, they explore the common challenges that distressed businesses face, the warning signs that often go unnoticed, and the root causes of financial difficulties. Whether you're looking to spot risks early, turn around a struggling operation, or avoid these pitfalls altogether, this episode offers invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of retail in uncertain times.

Listen into this episode now to hear:

  • Understand the shared challenges and root causes that lead retailers into distress.
  • Spot the telltale traits of businesses that may not realize they're in trouble.
  • Consider whether what the future holds for smaller vs larger businesses.

The show notes are at www.obandco.uk/322.

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About the Podcast

Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks
Deliver retail transformation to improve profitability and delight your customers
The retail market is experiencing great disruption - from increased customer expectations, fierce competition and tough trading environments over multiple channels. Every week, join me, Oliver Banks, a retail transformation specialist, to get a bag full of insight, inspiration and ideas to kick start your performance.



You’ll pick up actionable tips and tactics to lead successful change – whether that’s developing lean operating models, improving customer experience, driving digital transformation or seizing omni-channel opportunities.



So, if your passionate about retail transformation and you lead critical retail change projects & programmes, then this is the podcast for you.



The Retail Transformation Show is brought to you by Oliver Banks, Founder of retail transformation consultancy, OB&Co. Find out more at obandco.uk.

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