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Retail industry comment from retailers and experts. What’s your view?
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Out of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
Retailers must keep up with the pace of change
Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.
Style and value have global appeal
Andrew Moore is executive managing director of George at Asda. Moore joined George in 2008, after spending 25 years at Marks & Spencer where he held several senior buying positions.
Forget trivia, focus on what matters
John Richards is a retail consultant for corporate finance advisor McQueen. Prior to that, he was a leading leading retail equity analyst, working for Deutsche Bank amongst others.
Customers want convenience
Martin Newman has extensive e-commerce experience, having been involved in multichannel retailing for over 25 years. He is the founder and chief executive of Practicology.
Retail rent regime still outdated
Simon Burke is an experienced senior retailer. He is currently chairman of HobbyCraft and Eagle Eye Solutions.
Vertical expansion increases margins
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
The future of bricks and mortar stores
Robert Gregory is the co-Global Research Director at Planet Retail. He has over a decade’s experience in analysing research trends with a particular focus on Asia.
Retail skills are engine of success
Retailers’ customer-focus and skillset make them perfectly placed to diversify, says David Wild.
There are still ways to reduce costs
Retailers face yet another tough year after the annus horribilis of 2011.
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Count on your customers’ views
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M&A climate poised for improvement
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Strong management key to funding
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Good customer service is key
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Retail can raise the UK’s spirits
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What’s the biggest issue facing indies?
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Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
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ONS figures go viral
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Tough times in retailing create opportunities
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These days, size does matter
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2012: Challenging times ahead
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Competing with price comparisons
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Fiddling while Rome burns
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A new customer is for life, not just for Christmas
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2012 will be all about winning share
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Learn from the competition
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Retail must not be taken for granted
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Can Somerfield acquisition reverse The Co-op's fortunes?
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Retailers must engage their customers as individuals
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The good Dr
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Is SuperGroup more than a fad?
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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Expect sparks to fly in electricals market
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Cost cut or invest? The WHSmith choice
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The mobile multiplier
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Ocado blow as FD departs
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Primark is proving its value as others struggle
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Peacocks or Primark?
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Duddy must stop Argos’s slide
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Tesco has tripped up but it will fight back
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Retailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
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Dollar Bill
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Making a difference
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Hard work begins as retail fortunes diverge
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Not so entertaining
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The end of shopping
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Next shows how to weather the new year
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Winners and losers
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Out-of-town bad, high street good?
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Mixed reactions to Tesco results
