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The Ryder Cup and retail

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Well the dust has settled on what was an entertaining – if ultimately disappointing (from a European point of view) – Ryder Cup. Some great golf played by some of the worlds best players in a tense and noisy atmosphere. There were some stand-up performances from players on both teams, contrasted with a disappointing time for a few. It’s a shame the whole event was distracted by some unnecessary comments from one of the players brother. His ego ultimately getting in the way of supporting his brother’s debut appearance.
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Brexit: what should I do now?

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It’s been a busy time as the dust settles following the vote several weeks ago. What was considered by most as an unexpected result has had a big impact on the UK already – a new Prime minister, a new cabinet and a tumbling currency has left most most people scratching their heads as to what it all means.

Across the globe it has created endless news pieces, on thousands of TV channels as everyone recovers from the shock. Commentators in France, Germany, the USA, Hong Kong and China to mention but a few have all been hard at it, chewing the fat. Lots to talk about but no real understanding as to what happens next.

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Do you know your customer?

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Earlier this year – as the rain was drowning much of the UK – lots of the European golf trade was making its annual pilgrimage to Orlando, to escape the winter weather and attend the PGA merchandising show. The Orange County Convention centre in central Florida hosts the world’s largest golf trade show. Around 60,000 attendees go to see hundreds of stands spread out over 10 miles of show floor. It’s a pretty impressive site.

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