All Opinion articles – Page 277
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OpinionSmall stores are big business
The race for grocery space looks likely to be played out in the convenience sector in the next few years.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do I need to know about intellectual property laws around the royal wedding?
As a retailer, what do I need to know about intellectual property laws and limitations surrounding the royal wedding?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will mobile phone discount vouchers become the new face of loyalty schemes?
Will mobile phone discount vouchers become the new face of loyalty schemes and how can we, as a retail brand, ensure they are used to our advantage?
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The other big political debate today
All eyes are going to be on George Osborne delivering the budget today; but retailers should also take note of what’s being debated in the European Parliament.
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Tesco on Facebook
Tesco has soft-launched a new Facebook page in an attempt to better connect with shoppers via social media.
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Awards matter
Last week’s Oracle Retail Week Awards stand as proof of the importance of store design in difficult times
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A special night
The Oracle Retail Week Awards are always a special occasion, but this year the event went to a new level.
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OpinionNew Malden turns to New York
Morrisons’ acquisition of a stake in New York online grocer FreshDirect came as a bolt from the blue.
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OpinionStanding in the customers’ shoes
The importance of building consumer confidence is now crystal clear, says Lord Kirkham
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OpinionIt’s time for a retail clean-up
When sales of scratchcards soar we know that consumer confidence has reached a particularly low ebb - or so the logic goes.
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OpinionRetail surgery: When is the best time to send an email marketing message so that it gets the best response?
When is the best time to send an email marketing message so that it gets the best response?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the main differences between ERP and Best of Breed supply chain solutions?
I need to replace my current supply chain system, but don’t know whether to select an ERP or a Best of Breed application. What are the main differences between the two solutions?
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OpinionTwo all-time retail greats
At the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, we recognised the careers of Sir Terry Leahy and Sir Stuart Rose, and this special coverage is dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements in this industry.
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Tesco.com's Nick Lansley on getting to know the board
Selling IT investment to the board is a perennial challenge for technologists, and Tesco.com’s head of R&D Nick Lansley says getting to know the company’s leaders personally helps.
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Tweetail Week Conference
Everyone’s gone Twitter-mad at this year’s Retail Week Conference. In fact, the hashtag rwc20 was trending in the UK on Twitter last night, which is phenomenal.
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OpinionWaitrose new website
Last week Waitrose began its ecommerce expansion drive and launched a brand new website.
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OpinionRetail entrepreneurs alive and well in the UK
Entrepreneurs are born or may be raised, but are an essential part of UK retail activity
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How retailers can become more sociable
Social networks are a confusing phenomenon for many businesses, and retailers are no exception. The industry tends not to feature high up on lists like the recent Social Brands 100 by the UK consultancy Headstream – only three retailers made it into the top 20 of this one.
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A vision of the future
There is still novelty out there, but it does mean heading to east London
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Under Fressure
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips has gone into overdrive in recent weeks. But will all his bold initiatives come off?