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News
Sears launches mobile shopping walls
Department store group Sears has launched mobile shopping walls across the country at airports, malls, movie theatres and bus shelters.The walls allow customers to buy Sears and Kmart toys through their mobile devices using QR codes. They feature the company’s top toys and corresponding QR codes deliver shopper product information, ...
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NewsMFI to relaunch online despite challenging trading environment
Furniture retailer MFI is to be reborn at the end of the month as an online retailer almost three years to the day after the company collapsed amid the punishing trading conditions of 2008.
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NewsUK’s mobile economy needs support, says eBay
EBay has today submitted a Mobile Manifesto to the Government outlining what industry and policymakers must do to support the UK’s growing mobile economy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.