DHR International says that there is now growing competition between high street and online-only retailers over individuals with a proven track record in e-commerce to add to their board. Research by global executive search company, DHR International, has found that fewer than 5% of UK retail directors at High Street stores have e-commerce experience. The lack of an e-commerce background reportedly places these 'bricks and mortar' executives at a noticeable disadvantage compared to their online-only competitors in maintaining market share in the retail sector. In fact, according to research conducted for DHR's Global Retail Survey 2017, just over half (52%) of all high street retailers surveyed had no online presence whatsoever.
Research by global executive search company, DHR International, has found that fewer than 5% of UK retail directors at High Street stores have e-commerce experience. The lack of an e-commerce background reportedly places these 'bricks and mortar' executives at a noticeable disadvantage compared to their online-only competitors in maintaining market share in the retail sector. In fact, according to research conducted for DHR's Global Retail Survey 2017, just over half (52%) of all high street retailers surveyed had no online presence whatsoever.