All articles by Charlotte Hardie – Page 9
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Christmas TV ads: Will christmas ads woo the shoppers?
Retailers are spending huge amounts on Christmas advertising this year, but is it money down the drain? Charlotte Hardie and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Richard Huntington tune in to this year’s festive campaigns.
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Pre-Christmas discounting: Can you cut it?
High street retailers are slashing prices in the Christmas run-up, but is it the answer to their problems, asks Charlotte Hardie
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Kookai appoints Matthieu Dietsch as UK managing director
Fashion retailer Kookai has appointed Matthieu Dietsch as managing director of its UK business.
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Kookai appoints Matthieu Dietsch as UK managing director
Fashion retailer Kooka has appointed Matthieu Dietsch as managing director of its UK business.
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Online mystery shop: Signed sealed and delivered
In the current climate the battle for online market share is tougher than ever, so how are retailers’ sites performing in the crucial run-up to Christmas? Charlotte Hardie puts a selection to the test.
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AnalysisCost cutting: The lean machine
In these cash-strapped times deep and sustainable cost cutting is the name of the game. Charlotte Hardie looks at how retailers can trim the fat without their service suffering.
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Spindler: mutual decision to leave Debenhams
Debenhams managing director Angela Spindler has denied she has been restructured out of the department store retailer, saying her exit at the end of the month was based on a mutual decision.
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DSGi’s Pixmania widens its online product range
DSGi-owned e-tailer Pixmania is increasing its online presence as a general merchandise retailer by expanding the product categories on its UK site.
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US Retail: Trading in a state of crisis
As a new president gears up to take charge in the White House, US retail is experiencing an even tougher time than the UK. Charlotte Hardie reports.
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Recession beaters: Some retailers are prospering in spite of the downturn
Despite what the mass media might suggest, some retailers are prospering in spite of the downturn. Charlotte Hardie looks at some of those that are flying and asks what we can learn from them.
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Ethical Trade: The years of living ethically
As the Ethical Trading Initiative turns 10, Charlotte Hardie looks at a decade of progress in responsible retailing and finds out why it remains vital through the downturn.
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Retailers to benefit from renewable energy savings
Retailers will welcome the Government’s decision yesterday to make the production of renewable energy more affordable for businesses.
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Renewable energy: Fuel for thought
To be reliant on costly fossil fuels is the last thing struggling retailers want, but is renewable energy a feasible solution to soaring bills?
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Christmas checklist: How to avoid a festive flop
With less than 10 weeks to go, retailers are pulling out all the stops to secure those essential Christmas sales. Make sure you aren’t left behind with Retail Week’s Christmas checklist
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Online shopping: Playing the loyalty card
Online shoppers are as loyal to brands as they are to physical stores, so it is important that e-tailers foster a dedicated customer base. Charlotte Hardie asks how they can keep shoppers returning.
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Store Operations: Are shoppers being served?
As the credit crunch sets in, people are changing the way they shop. But are retailers changing how they run stores to reflect this? Charlotte Hardie reports
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Crunch puts the stress on supply
Every retailer is feeling the pressure at the moment and supply chain teams are no exception.The economic situation is having a major impact on these professionals’ day-to-day responsibilities – not only pushing up costs such as fuel, but also affecting stock holding. As credit insurers tighten their belts, many retailers ...
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Home Delivery: Doorstep challenge
Failed home deliveries are a headache for the consumer, but the amount it costs the retail industry each year is in the millions. Charlotte Hardie assesses what can be done to lessen the pain
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Supply chain directors: World in their hands
The ill-informed might assume that a supply chain career is simply about shifting boxes around. But, as any supply chain director would tell them, there’s a lot more to it than that, and developments in the past few years have meant that the role is becoming ever more complex. So ...
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Creative directors: The creative heart of retail
Creative chiefs are far more than just designers – they play a vital role in making retail the dynamic industry it is. Charlotte Hardie brings nine top names together to find out what drives them