All Opinion articles – Page 279
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OpinionLike-for-like obsession is misleading
Reading Neil Gillis’s column ‘The like-for-like masquerade’ got me thinking about the relevance of like-for-like measurements for retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the integration of social media into our website drive traffic?
Will the integration of social media identity into our website drive traffic and is it worth the investment?
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OpinionA different mountain to climb
I’ll climb Everest for charity or die in the attempt, says Iceland chief Malcolm Walker
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do the changes to the freight delivery terms Incoterms mean?
Can you give an overview of the most recent changes to the freight delivery terms Incoterms?
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OpinionNew Tesco chief Clarke’s delicate balancing act
The term ‘end of an era’ is overused. But next week undeniably marks one, when Sir Terry Leahy - the most successful retailer of his generation - departs Tesco’s austere Cheshunt headquarters for the last time after 14 years in charge, and Phil Clarke takes over.
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OpinionBest Buy beats a retreat
Many of the world’s biggest retail names have been humbled when, bolstered by strength in domestic markets, they are emboldened to venture overseas.
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Super(market) Tuesday
The top three grocers were all in action yesterday, and it promises to be a fascinating few months for the food sector
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Content with luxury
Two examples from the past couple of weeks show how luxury retailers are maximising their use of content across multiple channels.
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The future of Epos systems
As smartphones and tablets like the iPad grow in popularity amoung consumers, what will the technology they use to pay for goods look like in the future?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What makes a good mobile-optimised website?
What makes a good mobile-optimised website and what are the pitfalls to avoid?
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The shape of things to come
EuroShop starts tomorrow so you may already be en route to Düsseldorf for a few days of looking at what’s new in the world of store equipment and design and to network with those who need to be networked.
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Stylecompare.co.uk
Last week saw the official launch of fashion comparison website Stylecompare.co.uk.
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OpinionChanging rooms
The new look John Lewis womenswear floors provide a credible setting for fashion shows and fashionistas alike.
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Nigel Whittaker
Sad news this morning that former Kingfisher director and longstanding Retail Week columnist Nigel Whittaker has died after a long battle against cancer.
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Do retailers need rich content on mobile sites?
With the growth of transactions on mobile phones soaring from 2% of the total in 2009 to 8% in 2010, retailers are starting to look at whether their mobile sites should have as much detail on their products as their websites have.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What problems can retailers run into with the Distance Selling Regulations?
I have heard about several retailers that have run into problems complying with the Distance Selling Regulations. Can you outline what these involve?
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OpinionCVAs penalise retailers that do the right thing
History has a habit of repeating itself, as those landlords that hold the fate of JJB Sports in their hands will be only too aware. It was only two years ago that the sportswear retailer came cap-in-hand to them, pleading for their support for a CVA, which the company claimed ...