The Great Retail Debate Podcast
1) How Primark Broke the Mold
In this episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton unpack the rise of Primark, exploring the brand’s laser focus on product and price, its surprising resilience in an e-commer...Show More
2) Marks & Spencer’s Second Act
Martin Newman and David Boynton dig into one of Britain’s most storied retailers, asking what it really takes to stay relevant as the industry evolves. In this episode, they cover how Marks & Spencer ...Show More
3) Boots’ Revival: Strategies for a Retail Comeback
In this episode, Martin Newman and David Boynton discuss where Boots, a leading UK pharmacy and health retailer, has lost momentum and how it might regain its edge. They reflect on Boots’ legacy of co...Show More
4) What’s Next for Next: Is the Retail Giant Still Ahead?
Martin Newman and David Boynton take a closer look at UK retail powerhouse Next plc, tracing its journey from visionary roots to its rise as a multi-brand, multi-channel leader. The hosts explore how ...Show More
5) Empowered Employees, Elevated Brands
This week on The Great Retail Debate, Martin and David chat about the human side of retail in an age dominated by technology. As AI and automation reshape the industry, they make the case for why peop...Show More
6) Balancing Automation and the Human Touch
In this episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin and David tackle the impact of e-commerce on traditional retail and the role of technology in providing seamless shopping experiences. They also addr...Show More
7) From Levy to Legacy: Unlocking Apprenticeship Potential
David Boynton and Martin Newman turn their focus to the UK government’s apprenticeship levy—what it was meant to achieve, and why it’s falling short. Introduced to boost vocational opportunities and u...Show More
8) The ROI of DEI: Purpose Meets Performance
This week on The Great Retail Debate, hosts David Boynton and Martin Newman delve into the controversial topic of large retailers pulling back from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitm...Show More
9) The Blueprint of Retail Leadership
Martin Newman and David Boynton break down what sets exceptional retail leaders apart in today’s fast-paced world. It’s not just about profit margins—true leadership, they argue, lies in vision, adapt...Show More
10) Beyond Points: A New Era of Customer Loyalty
In this episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton dive into the evolving world of retail loyalty. Using Selfridges’ innovative ‘Unlocked’ program as a springboard, they explo...Show More