All articles by Nick Hughes – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is there an international brain drain of UK retail talent?
Many UK retailers have moved abroad in the recent years. Why is UK talent so coveted and what are the pros and cons of an overseas move?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is there any such thing as a global consumer?
As more retailers expand internationally, Retail Week investigates whether a global retail consumer exists - or if each country needs a different approach.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: Marketing that made an impact
Over the past two decades, effective advertising has become more crucial than ever to retailers. Nick Hughes looks at some of the most iconic campaigns from the past 25 years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How innovative retailers are embracing technology hackathons
Innovation events such as hackathons are becoming more popular among retailers. Nick Hughes finds out how they can bring business benefits.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sainsbury’s takes gold for Paralympic tie-up
The Mirror Group Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year award was won by Sainsbury’s for its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Oracle Retail Week Awards: Majestic Wine's social media success
Majestic Wine won the 2013 Serco Customer Service Initiative of the Year accolade thanks to its social media prowess.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Marks & Spencer makes Shwopping splash
Marks & Spencer’s Shwopping initiative with Oxfam has been awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sainsbury’s picks up Deloitte Employer of the Year
The Deloitte Employer of the Year award was picked up by Sainsbury’s for its skill in making its Paralympics partnership work for all employees.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asda nets innovation prize for Fish Made Simple
Asda takes home the award for the 2013 Ashton Partnership Product Innovation of the Year for its Fish Made Simple initiative.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asos’ appeal makes it a global star
Fashion specialist Asos is named the 2013 PayLater Pure-Play Etailer of the Year following a storming performance in 2012.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Value supermarket retailer Aldi scales new heights
Aldi has gained ground rapidly in recent years and consumers are flocking to its stores. Nick Hughes explains how it won The Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer of the Year award.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Fashion giant Zara powers ahead globally
Zara’s success story is phenomenal - its global reach, supply chain and product are the envy of many rival retailers. Nick Hughes explains why it won Wipro Technologies International Retailer of the Year.
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AnalysisVideo: Research the key to overseas expansion, retailers told
Retailers looking to break into international markets must do their homework before they make a major financial commitment, delegates at Retail Week Live have been told.
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Video: Coles' Stuart Machin at Retail Week Live
Keener pricing and better value has been key to the turnaround of Coles, the Australian retailer, according to its store development and operations director Stuart Machin
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NewsRetail Week Live: Retailers should shout about staff skills, say Pets At Home
Specialist retailers should employ staff with specialist knowledge, according to the people director of Pets At Home, Ryan Cheyne.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should not fear poor reviews, says Kiddicare boss
Retailers should not be afraid of publishing negative consumer reviews online, according to Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright.
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AnalysisVideo: Debenhams' Cristofoli - ‘Anonymous’ consumers demanding better service
The growth of “digital anonymity” is presenting a whole new set of customer services challenges to retailers, according to Debenhams’ marketing director.
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Video: Consumer power will drive change in retail
The growing power of the consumer will change the world of retailing in the second half of the decade, Retail Week Live delegates have been told.
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OpinionComment: Seeking a perfect fit for online fashion
The job of selling fashion online is an unenviable one.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Online fashion fit for purpose
A survey of fashion retailers reveals the challenges of replicating the in-store experience online. But huge opportunities exist to grow digital revenues.
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