All General merchandise articles – Page 92
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InterviewInterview: Theo Paphitis and his right-hand man on their 11-year partnership
The bosses of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group look to the next generation of retail talent as they reflect on over a decade together.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: What retailers can learn from the motor industry
Car manufacturers and sellers have perfected a level of customer service and innovation that all retailers should strive for.
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OpinionComment: Retailers can boost brand credentials with cool collaborations
Retailers should collaborate with brands and designers to create unique product lines that consumers buy and buy in to.
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AnalysisNeed to know: The Consumer Ombudsman and retail disputes arbitration
The Consumer Ombudsman has launched today to much fanfare and will go head-to-head with rival service the Retail Ombudsman.
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NewsMarks & Spencer parts ways with womenswear boss Frances Russell
Marks & Spencer’s womenswear boss Frances Russell has left the retailer as it continues to re-shape its senior management team.
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NewsSports Direct poised to launch first Mega Value shop-in-shop
Sports Direct is to launch its first Mega Value shop-in-shop as owner Mike Ashley combines two of his high street businesses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: July Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
In July there was growth across all categories except food as the poor weather hit grocery sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail sales Monitor.
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OpinionRFID blog: How to revolutionise retail inventory with RFID
Accurate, real-time stock information is now a reality for retailers using RFID when it comes to completing their stocktakes.
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NewsPet Supermarket parent files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Kokoba, the parent company of pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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NewsHigh streets slip in July as consumers opt to spend on leisure
High street like-for-like sales fell 1.1% in July as consumers chose to spend in restaurants and bars, according to BDO.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.
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NewsShop prices drop for 27th consecutive month despite food edging up
Retail prices fell 1.4% in July compared with last year, marking the 27th consecutive month of retail price deflation.
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NewsArgos calls for digital 'revolution' as it backs Government's high street competition
Argos has called for a “revolution” as it throws its weight behind a government competition aimed at reinvigorating the high street.
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OpinionRFID blog: EPC the cheaper, faster and better way to do RFID
The success of getting a product from the point of manufacture to the customer is reliant on the supply chain so efficiency is key in the success or failure of a retail business.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grocery sales, Next results, Cern and MFI ceases trading
Executive editor George MacDonald and senior reporter Matthew Chapman’s thoughts on the week’s biggest retail stories.
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NewsFindel reports 'solid' start to year as sales rise 1.9% in first quarter
Findel has reported a “solid” start to the year as total sales increased 1.9% in the 17 weeks to July 24.
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GalleryStore of the Week: T2 brews a beautiful launch on Regent Street
Australian tea specialist T2 has opened a small but beautiful store, its sixth in the UK, on London’s Regent Street.
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OpinionComment: Do the opposite of Amazon if you want to compete with it
All retailers should take note of Amazon’s symbolic eclipse of Walmart to become the world’s biggest retailer by market capitalisation.
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AnalysisLessons from the legends: The most inspiring retail quotes…ever!
Be inspired by these insights from some of the retail industry greats, including Harry Selfridge, Amazon’s founder, Laura Ashley and more.
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OpinionRFID blog: Proving the business benefits for RFID
So you’re interested in the benefits RFID can bring to your business – but how do you move from this idea to making it happen?