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  • Chip and PIN was expensive to implement but was worth the teething trouble
    Analysis

    Speeding up the spending process

    2012-02-24T00:00:00Z

    As customers demand choice in payments, do retailers that ignore self-service, contactless payment and a host of online transaction options risk losing sales? Alison Clements reports.

  • The app recognises images and takes the user to a Clarks’ ad and its website
    Analysis

    Clarks Image recognition technology

    2012-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Image recognition technology is becoming a popular way for retailers to enrich their marketing campaigns and link up the different channels – brands including Debenhams and Marks & Spencer have both tried it.

  • Mothercare
    Analysis

    A new breed of retail boss

    2012-02-23T07:00:00Z

    The new bosses at Argos and Mothercare have etail backgrounds. Will this become a common theme across the sector, asks Rebecca Thomson.

  • Kevin O'Byrne
    Analysis

    Profile: Kevin O’Byrne

    2012-02-22T07:00:00Z

    Kingfisher’s group finance director has made the leap to B&Q divisional chief executive and his experience should add drive to the DIY retailer. Nicola Harrison reports.

  • Interactive mirrors allow customers to try on lots of virtual outfits in a short space of time
    Analysis

    Technological innovation: Where can retailers invest?

    2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

    Rebecca Thomson reports on how retailers are adapting to technological innovation and keeping a keen eye out for emerging cutting-edge IT.

  • House of Fraser was the first retailer to launch a stockless click-and-collect store
    Analysis

    Is your supply chain process fit for purpose?

    2012-02-20T07:00:00Z

    Ensuring a supply chain suits today’s multichannel world is a complex process and one retailers are just at the beginning of. Liz Morrell reports.

  • Delivery van
    Analysis

    On the road to success

    2012-02-20T07:00:00Z

    It’s taken a while, but retailers are finally making big strides in improving delivery services. Charlotte Hardie considers the change in consumer demands, and outlines some of the recent innovations.

  • Overambition can result in warehouse problems
    Analysis

    Averting warehouse disasters

    2012-02-20T07:00:00Z

    Warehouse malfunctions can prove catastrophic for a retailer’s sales and reputation. So how can the risk of problems occurring be minimised? Alison Clements investigates.

  • Helping retail giants to launch international markets is often in suppliers’ commercial interests
    Analysis

    Plan for overseas growth

    2012-02-20T07:00:00Z

    Suppliers are an invaluable source of customer insight. Sarah Butler considers why retailers could benefit from their expertise – particularly when it comes to international success.

  • Mothercare
    Analysis

    Franchising: What do retailers need to know?

    2012-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Franchising is used extensively by many UK retailers, both at home and abroad, but will it help Mothercare revive its business?

  • The adverts use humour and will feature before and after Top Gear on Dave
    Analysis

    Halfords Autocentre - 'Hugs' advertising campaign

    2012-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Halfords’ new ad campaign gives a strong indication of its latest strategic direction.

  • Male shoppers know what they want and don’t want to waste time finding it
    Analysis

    How do men shop?

    2012-02-17T07:00:00Z

    When it comes to harnessing customer spend, retailers’ focus is typically on women. What can retailers do to better tap into the male shopping psyche, asks Charlotte Hardie.

  • Ian Bishop
    Analysis

    Ian Bishop

    2012-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Marketing Director, Costcutter

  • Simon Calver
    Analysis

    Profile: Simon Calver

    2012-02-16T07:00:00Z

    The Lovefilm boss was an unexpected choice to lead Mothercare’s revival, but his wide-ranging experience should help bring success.

  • French Connection has moved away from its FCUK advertising campaign
    Analysis

    French Connection: ‘It’s all about product’

    2012-02-16T07:00:00Z

    French Connection boss Stephen Marks is sure product excellence will see the retailer through tough times. He tells Tiffany Holland why he remains confident and about a move into homewares.

  • Early over-expansion is thought to have contributed to Schlecker’s decline
    Analysis

    Schlecker insolvent after it fails to secure funding

    2012-02-14T14:37:00Z

    Schlecker, which as recently as 2009 was by far Germany’s largest drugstore retailer, has filed for insolvency after negotiations for interim financing failed.

  • Retailers such as Asda and Sainsbury’s have to work hard not just at getting prices right, but getting customer perceptions of prices right; shoppers are responding to tough times by seeking out more deals
    Analysis

    What price is right?

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.

  • Angus Thirlwell
    Analysis

    Angus Thirlwell

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Chief executive, Hotel Chocolat

  • M&S is trialling an app on an internet-enabled TV to push marketing content
    Analysis

    Marks & Spencer Smart TV app

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    If retailers wanted to reach an audience of 20 million a few years ago, it would have been enough to run an advert during Coronation Street.

  • Head & Shoulders
    Analysis

    Own-brand rules: What do retailers need to know?

    2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

    There are calls for the rules on copycat brands to be tightened up across the EU. How will the changes affect British retailers?