All Opinion articles – Page 255
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OpinionRetail can raise the UK’s spirits
By having the best product, availability and service retailers can lift the mood, says Mark Price
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OpinionGrocery price rivalry is no marketing trick
In the week that investigative TV programme Panorama attempted to pick apart the big grocers’ promotional practices, industry data told a different story on supermarket prices and their effect.
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OpinionCarpetright focused on the future
All eyes will be on floorings giant Carpetright next week, as it is expected to report its worst first-half figures as a listed company.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I establish my brand presence for online orders?
When fulfilling online orders, what can I do to establish my brand presence on the consumer’s doorstep?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Our online images are being used without permission. How can we stop this?
Some of our online images and logos have been lifted directly from the site and are being used by an independent retailer without our permission. How can we stop this from happening?
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Opinion2012 will be all about winning share
With Christmas just over a fortnight away and the die seemingly cast, it is time to look ahead and see what is in store for the sector next year.
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OpinionWaitrose School of Christmas Magic
The past few weeks have been all about the battle for the best Christmas advert, but it’s not just about creating the perfect standalone TV ad.
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eBay acquires Hunch
For pure-play retailers creating a compelling user journey is imperative.
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OpinionLess is the same
Smaller stores that carry the same offer as larger ones look set to become the way of the future.
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OpinionWhat’s the biggest issue facing indies?
With retail confidence bumping along at a low, I’m often asked what’s the biggest issue facing indies?
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal?
How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal in the face of growing competition in internet retailing?
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OpinionLearn from the competition
Rivals can make retailers up their game and help drive innovation, says David Wild.
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OpinionReviving Clintons
At the global property conference Mapic two weeks ago, one of the main questions on the lips of landlords and agents was ‘what will Clintons do with its 800-strong store estate?’
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OpinionComment: Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
Home Retail Group is far from the only high-profile retailer facing declining fortunes and Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile tracks the detail and analyses the numbers behind the headlines for both Argos and Homebase.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Online payment technology: What's best for my business?
How do I decide what online payment technology is right for my business?
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Dune rolls out product videos
Footwear retailer Dune is planning to roll out videos of its entire range online after seeing an increase in conversion rates on products with video.
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OpinionRetail must not be taken for granted
My 23-year-old daughter has had three different employers since she graduated only 18 months ago and seen each of them run into trouble – a thoroughly unsettling experience.
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OpinionA future for fashion retail
Fashion retailers can’t afford to put barriers in the way of customers who want to make purchases. Technology will be crucial to the customer experience they deliver next year.