All Opinion articles – Page 97
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OpinionOpinion: M&S is right to control costs but higher fashion sales matter more
While Steve Rowe is expected to unveil his long-term strategy in November, he is accelerating the process of bringing M&S back into style.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s will have to improve Argos's customer service
The Argos takeover by Sainsbury’s may prove fruitful, but not without much work from the supermarket to improve its new charge’s service
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OpinionOpinion: Be Inspired to become a future female retail leader
Be Inspired ambassador and chief executive of Hobbycraft Catriona Marshall gives advice on becoming a female retail leader in 10 steps.
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OpinionBlog: How to keep staff motivated and happy during peak trading
As the sector gears up for peak trading, now is the perfect time to engage with your staff in order to boost motivation, says Hermes.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Retailers should be seen as heroes, not villains
Nothing is more important to any of us – whether as individuals or businesses – than our reputation. And few things of such great value are more fragile.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the reliance on department stores as centre anchors is waning
It’s been a turbulent year for UK retail, with some of the country’s longest-standing department stores coming under intense pressure.
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OpinionOpinion: Corporate social responsibility as a marketing tool is outdated
Gap’s ‘Red’ campaign is 10 years old. However, it’s unclear who buys heavily-branded products to support the retailer’s work fighting AIDS.
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers can prepare for the Christmas peak online
As the golden quarter fast approaches, how can retailers ensure their offer is meeting customers’ changing shopping habits?
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OpinionOpinion: What the high street can learn from Notonthehighstreet
Despite BHS’s final closure last weekend, retail remains a vibrant and versatile industry as exciting newcomers emerge.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Ikea's new store format will satisfy consumers
Ikea has adapted its model in order to trade from much smaller branches, dubbed order and collection points.
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OpinionBe Inspired: Eight of the best career tips for women in retail
The Be Inspired mentoring series kicked off on Thursday with a host of networking and career advice from successful female retail leaders.
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OpinionOpinion: Regent Street – London's own mini Fifth Avenue
London’s grandest street for shopping has very little to do with the UK and a lot in common with New York’s finest, Fifth Avenue.
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OpinionBlog: The grocery fulfilment war – has Asda surrendered?
The grocery market is facing a fulfilment war. Tesco this week launched same-day click-and-collect at 300 shops, pushed by a new TV ad.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the road blocks to drone retail delivery?
Are drones the answer to retail and package delivery?
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OpinionBlog: SilkFred’s Emma Watkinson on the evolving digital fashion marketplace
Ahead of Retail Week Buzz, chief executive officer of SilkFred Emma Watkinson talks about setting up on her own and making business choices.
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OpinionOpinion: What Apple’s flagship redesign reveals about the future of retail
Apple has removed ‘Store’ from the title of its flagship outlets. What does this shift mean for the retail giant’s bricks-and-mortar strategy?
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OpinionOpinion: Why the court was right to judge Karen Millen can't use her name
Designer Karen Millen has lost her court battle to use her own name for a new homewares line, in a case that looks controversial at first glance.
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OpinionOpinion: Why understanding your customer is vital in travel retail
Traditional shopping centres had their way with the 20th century, as big malls with big brands influenced the way we shopped.
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OpinionOpinion: Why UK retailers should be red hot for Chile
As the Rio Olympic Games put the spotlight on South America, what opportunities does Chile afford UK retail?
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OpinionOpinion: Why retail can do even better with women on top
Things have moved on quite a bit for women since Emily Davison threw herself under the King’s horse at the Derby in 1913.