All Series: Retail surgery articles – Page 8
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OpinionRetail surgery: Does mobile retail support or undermine the high street?
Consultancy Capgemini has reported that mobile sales had doubled in 2013 to £3bn.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can technology ensure consumers see retailer’s stores as destinations?
In order to be seen as a destination, retailers first need to consider what they are a destination for.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Why is having a customer retention strategy so important?
In a bid to attract new business, too many brands are forgetting their loyal followers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers approach merchandising in multichannel businesses?
We’re rethinking our merchandising processes as our business becomes increasingly multichannel. How should we approach this?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we use digital marketing to attract more shoppers?
Smartphones and tablets have become a ubiquitous part of people’s lives, with shoppers now instinctively turning to their phones throughout the day for a multitude of reasons.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will retailers be affected by new EU changes to VAT regulation?
In January 2015, the VAT accounting rules for EU sales of electronic services such as music, books and games will change.
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OpinionRetail surgery: When should ecommerce executives start planning for the golden quarter?
When is the right time for ecommerce executives to start planning for the golden quarter?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do retailers need to consider when planning a fit-out?
Important factors to consider include general timings such as opening deadline, time for approvals, lead-in on utilities, services and materials and general construction periods.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers improve their use of social media?
Retailers have been using social media for years now, but there is always room for improvement.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers better manage their flow of stock?
It can be difficult for retailers to implement a fully visible process for managing the flow of stock.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can the effectiveness of loyalty programmes be increased?
What’s next for loyalty programmes?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the insurance requirements for a pop-up shop?
When considering a temporary pop-up venture, just like any business venture, insurance has to be considered.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can ecommerce-only brands compete in retail space dominated by experience?
Traditionally, ecommerce brands and high street stores have played very distinct roles in consumers’ lives.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is show-rooming really a threat to the high street?
Mobile and tablet technology is playing a greater role than ever in the consumer shopping experience, including on the number of ‘showroomers’ visiting high street stores.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can digital make it easier for consumers to browse in a retail environment?
Technology is nearly always designed to make things easier. But there is a wide range of options open to retailers, from proximity-targeted offers, based on in-app behaviour, to offering in-store Wi-Fi.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure my head office delivers value for money?
While the worst of the recession is over, consumers are still under pressure and need value-for-money from retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: With prices falling, how can I compete with the discounters?
UK shoppers are still feeling the pinch, but are shoppers solely focused on price?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How much are UK retailers expected to sell online this year?
The ecommerce sector in the UK is continuing to grow year after year. This is mainly coming from an increase in both the frequency that consumers are shopping online and the amount that they are spending.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is my dark store model hampering supply chain efficiencies?
The online shopping supply chain dilemma is at the forefront of many retailers’ minds.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers use big data to boost profits?
One of the biggest areas for data in the retail industry relates to merchandise availability.