All Amazon articles – Page 91
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: 15 ways the etail giant changed the retail landscape
Amazon celebrates its 15th anniversary in the UK today. Retail Week takes a look at how it has reshaped the retail landscape in little more than a decade.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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OpinionComment: Never discount the discounters
Value retailers are dominating the headlines with Poundland’s profits up 50% and Aldi’s more than doubled. But what constitutes a value retailer?
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NewsTrust in UK retailers hits four year low but Amazon retains popular vote
Trust in UK retailers has hit a four-year low following the horse meat scandal and the Bangladesh factory disaster.
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OpinionComment: Retailers gear up for Christmas
Get ready, Christmas is almost here. Yes, really. No sooner have the barbecues, pop-up tents and water pistols been consigned to the shed, then retailers’ minds shift towards Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, The Garden Centre Group, Amazon
Retail news round-up October 4, 2013: Carpetright founder Lord Harris returns to the helm as chief executive Darren Shapland exits, The Garden Centre Group appoints new trading director and Amazon removes foie gras from UK website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Harvey Nichols and Mulberry
Retail news round-up October 1, 2013: Amazon opens regional depots for speedier deliveries; Burberry finance chief frontrunner to take upchief executive role at Harvey Nichols; and Mulberry joins forces with Mackintosh to launch new line
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brainwaves and neuromarketing - how retailers can use psychology to influence shoppers
Powerful psychological techniques influence shopper behaviour and the science behind them is becoming more sophisticated, reports Rebecca Thomson.
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OpinionComment: Time to recognise big retail’s role in economic recovery
Ed Miliband’s ideas to tackle the burden of business rates on small businesses should be welcomed and will help stimulate the more detailed debate that’s needed if a solution to this punitive cost on retail is to be found.
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NewsAmazon to employ 15,000 Christmas temps
Amazon is to increase the number of seasonal staff it employs this year by 5,000 to 15,000 this Christmas.
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Analysis: Multichannel makeovers create valuable returns
For any retailer, taking a step back and giving the business a multichannel makeover can be a valuable exercise. Glynn Davis examines retailers’ strategies for improving their operating models.
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InterviewInterview: M&S digital boss Wade-Gery on multichannel transformation
Big changes are on the horizon for Marks & Spencer’s multichannel business. Laura Heywood talks to ecommerce boss Laura Wade-Gery about how she’s making the web the retailer’s flagship store.
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NewsTesco to enter tablet market next week with own-brand device
Tesco will unveil its own-brand tablet on September 23, as it aims to take a share of the rapidly growing tablet market.
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NewsThe Hut records strong first half profit growth
The Hut has reported strong growth in first half profits after sales increased more than 30% year on year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Keeping pace with IT at The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013
The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013 will address the issues affecting retail IT executives, offering insights
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OpinionComment: Making every minute count as Christmas retail battle nears
Twenty-four minutes: that’s how long one of Marks & Spencer’s legion of female shoppers typically spends in the general merchandise section.
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NewsAsos poaches top Amazon director as it strengthens leadership team
Asos has poached Amazon finance boss Shaun McCabe as it further strengthens its management team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: McKinsey's guide to tackling the technological shift in retail
Technology is transforming retail as consumer habits change. McKinsey consultants Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi and Marco Catena tackle the shift in a new book.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Dixons – could the 'dream scenario' come true?
Shareholders in Dixons have been haunted by the prospect of the UK recovery being frittered away by persistent losses in peripheral businesses.
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OpinionComment: Would Morrisons/Ocado merit a mention in Robert Peston Goes Shopping?
Robert Peston’s TV programme on shopping on Monday made enthralling viewing.