More on Me + Em – Page 3214
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Opinion
Does IT matter?
Tasked with writing a column on a weekly basis devoted to the matter of technology in retail, it seems sensible for the first week’s offer to consider whether IT is even important to retailers.Of course, all major retailers need some systems and business process automation in order to function in ...
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News
Whole Foods gets green light for Wild Oats deal
Approval comes after months of legal tussles with US antitrust authorities
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Bridgford revenues to rise
Shopfitter Bridgford Interiors has claimed it is on target to raise its revenues by 30 per cent to£30 million in 2007, thanks to a raft of new contracts and framework agreements with retailers. Bridgford associate director Alan Palmer said that work on fitting out Asda Living stores in Dartford and ...
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News
Moss Bros unveils Cardiff flagship
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros last week opened its largest store to date, a two-floor 7,000 sq ft (650 sq m) unit in Cardiff. The shop, in the city’s central Hayes district, has been put together by design consultancy Inca and an in-house team and is “cleaner and more streamlined”, according ...
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Analysis
A slow burner
After the initial excitement died down, RFID didn’t deliver on its early promises. However, it is steadily attracting attention once again. Joanna Perry asks what retailers are spending money on
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Opinion
Less haste, more service
Consider some of the phrases that pass for customer service in the UK. “Thank you” is just basic good manners, but the words are still held up as part of a customer-centric view of retailing. “Have a nice day” is an American import – and one that sits uncomfortably with ...
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Analysis
Laying down the law
Tougher times are putting retailers under pressure to cut costs, so they need to take the upper hand with landlords. Jon Neale offers 10 tips on how to stop rental costs spiralling
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News
Champneys builds high street presence with Enfield signing
Upmarket health and beauty resort operatorpicks Palace Exchange for second high street shop
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Shaftesbury to develop central London retail destination
Longmartin scheme to bring in fresh retailers
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Meat prices set to soar
Supermarkets could raise meat prices, as farmers pass on the rising cost of production, a Deloitte survey warns