All Opinion articles – Page 207
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OpinionComment: Cold conditions could take a toll on M&S clothing
M&S posts fourth-quarter figures next Thursday. The retailer will hope things go more smoothly than the last update in January.
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OpinionComment: We need a clear-out of archaic retail rules
Easter this year happened to coincide with the birthday of one of my children and the long weekend allowed us to meet up with some of the extended family in London to celebrate.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco uses Google Street view for Easter game
Tesco launched a virtual egg hunt to tie-in with the Easter holidays. Find the Eggs was an online game built using Google Street View technology.
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OpinionComment: The six buzzwords of ecommerce and multichannel retailing
Internationalisation, localisation, multichannel integration, mobilisation, personalisation and prioritisation.
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OpinionComment: Shops really should open on Easter Sunday
There is a lot to be said for loosening the stays at Easter and for retailers to open their doors.
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Blog: Adapted for the small screen - tailoring mobile commerce
A new research paper on the future of mobile commerce, published by Strategy Analytics, reveals that 67% of smartphone owners use their phones to find deals and compare prices.
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OpinionBlog: The growth of 4G will make clothes shopping a blur
Technology is moving faster than I can keep up with and with the growing use of the speedier 4G network it is only going to speed up further
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OpinionComment: Even the best spreadsheets can’t predict the weather
Retailers are bracing themselves for a frosty Easter weekend as wintry conditions continue to keep customers away from the high street.
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OpinionComment: Jessops and HMV - a tale of two administrations
As Jessops emerges like a phoenix from the flames following its collapse earlier this year, the HMV saga still rumbles on.
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OpinionComment: Peter Marks leaves a mixed legacy at the Co-operative
The claim by Co-op chief Peter Marks that he will be leaving the business in “great shape” may raise a few eyebrows.
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OpinionComment: Coherence, consistency, and completeness are key
Today’s consumers live complex lives. At every turn, they are bombarded with information and advice.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
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OpinionBlog: Regent Street's online hub curates social media content
The Crown Estate, the team behind Regent Street, has launched an online hub to pull together social media content about the West End destination from around the web.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers may need more customer-collaboration business models
It’s no secret the internet has transformed the way retailers must run their businesses.
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OpinionComment: Multichannel success for fashion and homeware retailer Next
Next’s full-year figures showed that the fashion powerhouse remains a pastmaster in multichannel retailing.
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OpinionComment: Striking the right professional management balance
I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between a company founder and the management they inevitably have to bring in.
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OpinionComment: The battle of the supermarkets heats up
Whilst Justin King can look proudly upon Sainsbury’s recent performance, he must be aware that Tesco has only just finished licking its wounds from the horse meat scandal and is slowly regaining strength.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Kingfisher - How can it downsize in the UK?
Everybody knows that B&Q has too much space, including Kingfisher’s management, but how do you start to get rid of 27.5m sq ft of it?
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OpinionBlog: How to make blogs work for your brand
Every single week retailers and brands blow between £20,000 to £40,000 on social media which give little, if any, return.