The Retail Think Tank: A sunny Q2 with a positive outlook for the rest of the year

In terms of sales, the RTT expects a positive Q2 for retail with the favourable weather and Easter boost having benefitted many retailers, though cyber attacks will be taking executive focus for both the retailers affected and those not.

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Meet the Retail Think Tank members

linda-ellett

Linda Ellett

Head of Consumer, Retail & Leisure

KPMG

james-sawley

James Sawley

Head of Retail & Leisure

HSBC

miya-knights

Miya Knights

Director

Zendu Contracting Services Ltd

nick bubb

Nick Bubb

Retail Consultant

Bubb Retail Consultancy Ltd

natalie berg

Natalie Berg

Retail Analyst

NBK Retail

jonathan de mello

Jonathan De Mello

Founder & CEO

JDM Retail Ltd

charles burton

Charles Burton

Executive Director

Oxford Economics

maureen hinton

Maureen Hinton

Retail Analyst & Consultant

Mike watkins

Mike Watkins

Head of Retailer & Business Insight

NielsenIQ

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