In a special episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton explore the ideas behind Martin’s new book, ROI Reimagined. Challenging traditional measures of success, Martin introduces 11 new metrics—spanning inspiration, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and more. The hosts unpack how long-term thinking, stakeholder alignment, and ruthless prioritization can transform business performance, ultimately showing why customer centricity is not a soft ideal but a powerful strategy for sustainable growth.
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In a special episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton explore the ideas behind Martin’s new book, ROI Reimagined. Challenging traditional measures of success, Martin introduces 11 new metrics—spanning inspiration, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and more. The hosts unpack how long-term thinking, stakeholder alignment, and ruthless prioritization can transform business performance, ultimately showing why customer centricity is not a soft ideal but a powerful strategy for sustainable growth.
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 consumer trust and a powerful loyalty program, while critiquing underinvestment and a weakening in-store experience. With health and beauty opportunities on the rise, the hosts outline how Boots could reassert itself—including smarter store formats, a revitalized loyalty strategy, and a stronger role in primary care.
The Great Retail Debate
In a special episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton explore the ideas behind Martin’s new book, ROI Reimagined. Challenging traditional measures of success, Martin introduces 11 new metrics—spanning inspiration, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and more. The hosts unpack how long-term thinking, stakeholder alignment, and ruthless prioritization can transform business performance, ultimately showing why customer centricity is not a soft ideal but a powerful strategy for sustainable growth.
