All Retail Week articles in December 7 2012 – Page 2
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Opinion
Comment: Customer insight has never been more important
With competition hotter than ever in retail, and customer loyalty faltering, insight into shopper behaviour has never been more important.
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News
Barnes & Noble reports revenue decrease
Bookseller Barnes & Noble reported revenue fell 0.4% to $1.9bn (£1.18bn) in its second quarter to October 27.The retailer recorded a net profit of $2m (£1.2m) against a net loss of $7m (£4.4m) in the same period last year.Retail sales from Barnes & Noble stores and BN.com fell 3% to ...
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Gallery
Store of the week: Wired, Quadrant Arcade, London
By the time you read these words the store in question will have closed.
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News
Monoprix appoints new chairman and chief executive
Casino-owned variety store group Monoprix has appointed Casino chief executive Jean-Charles Naouri as chairman and chief executive, replacing Philippe Houzé.The hire follows Casino’s acquisition of the 50% stake in Monoprix previously held by Galeries Lafayette. The deal is expected to be approved by the French Competition Authority next year.
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News
Walmart announces plans to enter cash and carry market
Walmart has announced plans to enter the cash and carry business with the launch of membership fascia Central Mayorista.The first store, boasting a sales area of 37,700 sq ft, is scheduled to open in Puente Alto, Santiago, in the first quarter of next year.Central Mayorista will be aimed at retailers, ...
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News
Analysis: Store revamps and transactional website help Fenwick regain momentum
Family owned retailer Fenwick may be one of the most low-profile department store groups in the UK, but it is one of the most profitable.
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Analysis
Analysis: OFT cracks down on grocery sector
BOGOFs and multibuys could make way for more sophisticated promotions as supermarkets comply with new guidelines to stamp out confusing and misleading deals.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailers battle it out to offer first-class delivery
Convenience and speed are increasingly important to consumers when ordering goods, meaning retailers offering the best fulfilment options have a competitive Christmas edge.
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Analysis
Analysis: Digging out the customer data
What are the best sources of customer insight and how do retailers evaluate and select them?
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Analysis
Analysis: The path to social media success
Social media platforms offer a wealth of consumer insight, but turning that data into an effective brand building and sales tool remains a challenge.
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Analysis
Analysis: What is big data?
The technology industry loves a buzzword, and big data is a favourite. But what does it mean, is it just marketing hype, and what services can it help retailers provide?
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Analysis
Analysis: How customer data can shape a brand
Consumer insight can help improve a brand. Tiffany Holland finds out what retailers are doing to connect with their customers.
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Analysis
Analysis: The smartphone's role in customer insight
Mobile is a growing sales channel, but its potential doesn’t end there. Phones also open up a treasure chest of data for retailers on their customers.
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Opinion
Comment: Facts are fine but retailers also need passion
Clear vision and an exhilarating environment are what retailers require.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Aldi, It’s beginning to look a lot like Aldi
Aldi’s Christmas TV ad ignores its direct competitors in the hard discount sector and makes a comparison between its goods and those of more upmarket retailers, in an attempt to show off the quality of its festive offer.
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Analysis
International analysis: Auchan agrees Real deal for central Europe growth
Last week, Metro Group revealed it had sold its Real hypermarket business in Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine – including real estate assets – to French grocer Auchan for e1.1bn (£893.4m).
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News
Sainsbury’s ads light up the festive season
Sainsbury’s has turned the Christmas task of testing the tree lights into part of its ad campaign this festive season.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: How can I make sure I don’t overstock for Christmas?
I want to make the most of the busiest Christmas shopping days, but how can I make sure I don’t overstock?
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
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News
Aurum sold to US private equity firm Apollo as Don McCarthy exits
Goldsmiths owner Aurum has been sold to US private equity house Apollo as chairman Don McCarthy steps down.