More on Me + Em – Page 2746
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OpinionA new age of reason
Visits in the past two weeks to the US and Australia have unearthed encouraging signs to counter the fears of a recessionary pandemic that abounded 12 months ago.
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AnalysisNo more online excuses?
As etail continues to outpace other markets, retail giants such as Zara and Gap are finally gearing up to take the plunge online. Is there any reason for other laggards not to join them, asks Lisa Berwin
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AnalysisCharlie Mayfield on a winning employee ownership model
Sailing through the choppy waters of recession, the John Lewis Partnership chairman tells Amy Shields why the employee ownership model is a winning alternative in troubled times
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AnalysisA matter of choice: is bigger product range good for shoppers?
Is bigger actually better when it comes to product range or does it just confuse shoppers? Joanna Perry explores whether retailers could benefit from editing their ranges for consumers
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AnalysisStaying on the right side of the regulator
How can retailers create compelling and arresting ads and campaigns without falling foul of the stringent regulations, asks Sara McCorquodale
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AnalysisThe supply chain depends ultimately on people
Despite the retail supply chain depending on myriad systems, vehicles and machinery, running an efficient operation depends ultimately on people.
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Analysis
A lesson in leadership
Motivating your staff in recession needn’t be an uphill struggle, says Sara McCorquodale
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Brighthouse
The inside view from head of human resources Ian Lloyd
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AnalysisSupply chain inventory: Who’s counting?
No retailer can afford increasing wastage as they battle to survive this recession. Alison Clements examines how some are employing greater discipline in inventory management to offset the risks
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AnalysisWarehouses: Your flexible friend
While no retail warehouse can be perfect because of continual changes, ensuring your distribution centre is adaptable will mean it can be as efficient as possible, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can our team fight the threat of a nearby competitor?
A competitor is opening near my branch. How can our team best prepare to fight off the threat they pose?
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OpinionRetail surgery: The Carbon Trust’s energy bill cutting plans
I’ve heard that the Carbon Trust is offering to help small and medium-sized retailers cut their energy bills. Can you tell me more about what it involves?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Liability for rent on assigned leases
I assigned my shop lease to a tenant over five years ago. The landlord has now demanded rent from me because that tenant is insolvent. Can it do this?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensuring customers can pass online CAPTCHA tests
We ask that customers complete a CAPTCHA test when they sign up for our website. How can we make sure that it is a test they can pass?
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NewsPhones 4U to replace legacy store systems
Phones 4U has embarked on a major store systems project that will see it replace virtually all its legacy store applications by the middle of 2010.
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AnalysisSign of the times: Digital signage
Has digital signage had its day in retail, or do a run of new deals mark a renaissance for this contentious technology?
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NewsMatt Hudson to leave Monsoon
Matt Hudson, managing director of Monsoon, is to leave the fashion retailer at the end of the month.
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OpinionBetter late than never for fast fashion online
In the space of a week, both the giants of fast fashion retailing — Zara and H&M — have overcome their resistance to selling online.
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NewsWaitrose chases convenience market and signs deal with Boots UK
Waitrose is to make a major play for the convenience market, and has embarked on a partnership with Boots UK to sell select product ranges in each others’ stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils Cardiff store
John Lewis opened the biggest Department store in Wales this morning in Cardiff’s St David’s Centre.