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AnalysisPush the button
Retail Week and PayPal got together with a group of retailers to hear about their most pressing mobile commerce issues.
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NewsSuperGroup warehouse glitch slows sales growth
SuperGroup sales growth slowed in its three months to October 30 as its warehouse glitch takes its toll on sales.
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Opinion
Emma Bridgewater
Retailers with only a handful of stores may struggle to create a strong brand identity and customer loyalty.
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NewsBurberry bolsters senior management team
Luxury retailer and brand Burberry has bolstered its senior management team with the creation of the roles of senior role vice-president, customer insight, and chief technology officer.
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AnalysisPrice premiums
Retailers are beginning to analyse prices along a product’s lifecycle in order to maximise their returns, finds Joanna Perry.
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OpinionSupply chain: At the heart of retail
SuperGroup’s supply chain-induced woes have been a timely reminder of just how much financial success hinges on a smooth supply chain operation.
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NewsVideo: Debenhams virtual pop-up stores
Debenhams has unveiled virtual pop-up stores at some of the UK’s most famous landmarks including Trafalgar Square.
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NewsIt is a Kobo, not a Kindle
WHSmith was promoting its Wi-Fi touchscreen Kobo e-reader last week, but it seemed that not all of the store staff were clued up on its product.
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OpinionWatch this space
Kiddicare’s bold plans for 12 superstores are a blueprint for the future of multichannel retail.
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AnalysisIn-store Wi-Fi: What do retailers need to know?
In-store Wi-Fi is increasingly a must-have, as not only does it allow customers to research products, but gives retailers an insight into online research habits.
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NewsThe Range revamps website
Furniture and homewares retailer The Range has revamped its website to simplify the buying process.
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Opinion
Urban Outfitters Facebook success
Having a social media presence is almost compulsory for retailers, but getting it right is something that takes time and money.
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OpinionWHSmith pushes the envelope
WHSmith has never been the most exciting of retailers. In the last few years its City updates have followed the same reassuring yet predictable path – rising profits as further cost savings are found, and falling sales, particularly in its high street arm.
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AnalysisMaking sense of unstructured data
Unstructured data holds endless possibilities, as retailers such as Macy’s are proving. Rebecca Thomson finds out why it’s worth using.
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OpinionUnderstanding your customers’ needs
Customer insight has come into its own over the last year or so. From the days when only the big grocers took it seriously, now every retailer must have a strong idea of who their customers are and what they want.
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AnalysisA single customer view
Linking up customer data across the different shopping channels is still a challenge for retailers. Rebecca Thomson finds out how they can approach it depending on their business’ needs.
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NewsSuperstore roll-out on the cards for Kiddicare
Morrisons-owned nursery retailer to open national chain of destination stores in multichannel push.
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NewsNew Look unveils bodyscanner
New Look has debuted a bodyscanner in its Westfield Stratford City store, which calculates the contours of the body to help customers find the perfect fitting pair of jeans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Do retailers need loyalty cards to analyse customer behaviour?
Customer data is the holy grail of modern retail. The insight into buying habits and preferences it brings is second to none, and retail success can prove hard to come by without the knowledge it provides.
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NewsVideo: Oasis's revamped London flagship
Oasis’s revamped London flagship store clocked up record sales when it reopened last weekend.