Strategy and planning in uncertain times
As we approach the end of 2016, our Managing Director, Richard Coates, reflects on insights we have gained through working…
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Why don't companies do strategic planning?
As we approach the end of 2016, our Managing Director, Richard Coates, reflects on insights we have gained through working…
Linking strategy with implementation has never been more important
As we approach the end of 2016, our Managing Director, Richard Coates, reflects on insights we have gained through working…
Whitecap’s Market Review: Q4 2016
Like most businesses, we are continually bombarded with emails, news and statistics relating to research, polls, economic developments and market…
Setting KPIs that drive commercial success
At Whitecap, we believe that the key to success of a great strategy lies in its successful implementation. If this…
Do CIOs have a place in a boardroom?
According to CIO Magazine and Gartner 78% of CIOs are expected to be on the board by the end of…
Event Review – Game Changers in Consumer & Retail
Digital transformation – from catalogues to online retailing Shop Direct’s strategy and communications director Dan Rubel opened proceedings with a…
Disruptive Influences – Three trends transforming the face of retail
As a strategy and planning consultancy we often have to analyse market trends, this includes the major shifts we have…
Game Changers in Consumer & Retail – Meet the Speakers
This event will be held at Leeds First Direct Arena on the 21st September 2016, starting with coffee & networking from 8.30am….
Tech Trade Yorkshire – Technology, Innovation, Inspiration
On 8th September Whitecap was delighted to play a part in Tech Trade Yorkshire, a one day conference and exhibition targeted at…
How can lenders take advantage of the FinTech revolution?
This blog post features an article originally published by Mortgage Finance Gazette on 2/9/16 (click to view original). It was written by Eric…
Creating a memorable experience – six trends that form a new world for retail
Trend 1 – The online shift and the drift from instore shopping The hedgehog lab research revealed that more consumers…
Event Agenda – Game Changers in Consumer & Retail
This free event will discuss a range of topics around the consumer and retail sector. Whitecap Consulting will host a…
Fundamentals of Consulting – Getting the best out of a consultant
In the last of three blogs, Jake discusses getting the best out of a consultant. Jake Fox joined Whitecap Consulting six weeks ago,…
Six key areas to consider when launching a consumer product in 2016
Whitecap Consulting’s consumer and retail expert Ruth Irving reflects on the challenge of launching a successful consumer product in 2016, and offers…