All articles by Joanne Ellul – Page 7
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AnalysisGlobal Supply Chains: From sea to store
The complexity of supply chains has increased significantly as they have become global. Joanne Ellul investigates how technology is being used to manage this and the difference it can make
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NewsApple sold 1.7m iPhone 4s in first three days after launch
Apple sold 1.7m iPhone 4s in its first three days, making it the most successful product to be launched in Apple’s history.
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NewsiPhone 4 launch attracts long queues
Long queues formed outside stores such as Apple and O2 ahead of the launch of the iPhone 4.
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NewsPhones 4u opens ‘Blackberry Zone’
Phones 4U has opened a Blackberry Zone at its flagship Tottenham Court Road store.
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Analysis
Succession planning
Tesco’s succession planning was praised following the announcement of Sir Terry Leahy’s retirement plans, but why is it so important retailers get this right?
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AnalysisWhat Apple means to retailers
Apple has again captivated consumers with its latest gadget, the iPad. Joanne Ellul pins down the brand’s enduring appeal and examines why the company is so important to other retailers
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NewsB&Q to open new distribution centre
B&Q will open a new regional distribution centre in Swindon next year, as part of changes to its distribution strategy.
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NewsO2 to stock new iPhone
O2 will launch iPhone 4, a thinner and higher resolution version of the smartphone, on June 24.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse reshuffles UK management team
Carphone Warehouse has reshuffled its management team following its merger with Best Buy.
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NewsApple grows UK retail sales by nearly a third
Apple UK saw retail sales grow by 31% to £272m for the year to September 26 2009 from £207m in 2008, according to documents filed at Companies House.
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AnalysisRoyal warrants
Royal warrants confer status on a retailer. But how do you get one? And how do you lose one?
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News
Phones 4U rewards customer service
Phones 4U has changed its bonus scheme for store managers in a bid to shift focus onto customer service.
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NewsClinton Cards reaps benefits of audio conferencing
Clinton Cards wants to expand staff access to audio conferencing after finding it has improved internal communications.
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NewsDSGi stores to stock iPad from Friday
Apple has signed a deal with DSGi to stock the iPad tablet computer at 139 PC World and Currys stores from its UK launch on Friday.
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NewsOrange and T-Mobile explore dual branded stores
Orange and T-Mobile’s newly created parent company is considering opening dual-branded stores.
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AnalysisA smart solution to rising energy bills
Utility companies are taking a proactive role in assisting retailers as they try to cut their energy and water bills
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O2 brings in new staff bonus scheme
Mobile phone retailer O2 is to introduce a revamped bonus scheme for store staff after carrying out performance-related research.
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NewsArgos to launch iPhone app
Argos will release an iPhone Application to take advantage of more consumers using Apple mobile devices to access its website.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils new locations for home stores
John Lewis announced it will open a further two ‘At Home’ stores in an effort to continue widening its customer base.
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NewsFaster intranet helps Carphone Warehouse sell
Carphone Warehouse has moved onto a new hosting platform to help speed up its in-store internet connectivity, allowing better product demonstrations to customers and improved staff training.