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AnalysisWhistle while you work
Womenswear retailer Whistles only recently became operationally independent of former owner Aurora Fashions. Rebecca Thomson finds out how the IT team managed the transition
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AnalysisTop five technology innovations for retailers
What are the most important technology innovations to have hit retailers in the past few years? Sarah Butler finds out
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AnalysisBuilding an infrastructure for international trading
Building an infrastructure for international trading is a challenge. Glynn Davis looks at how it should be done
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AnalysisWhich retailers are capitalising on m-commerce?
After years of hype, momentum is building behind m-commerce. Glynn Davis finds out how retailers are capitalising on mobile
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AnalysisCan cloud computing help save money?
As IT budgets come under ever greater strain, Jessica Twentyman asks if cloud computing can really help save money
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AnalysisAre you being served?
Customers increasingly want to serve themselves rather than wait in a queue, but they expect fast, reliable systems. Alison Clements looks at whether self-service technology is meeting their expectations
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AnalysisDoes the digital age mean the end for traditional store formats?
As multichannel retailing continues to make rapid progress forwards, Ben Cooper asks if the digital age spells the end for traditional store formats?
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AnalysisWhat makes a successful retail scheme?
Development largely disappeared in the wake of the recession and remains subdued. What will be the characteristics of those schemes that get off the ground? Tim Danaher reports
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AnalysisComplete our survey to win an iPad
Does technology matter to fashion retailing? Complete our quick survey for a chance to win an iPad.
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AnalysisSimon Thompson
Morrisons has secured a coup in recruiting a former senior figure at Apple to spearhead its online food plans. Jennifer Creevy reports
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AnalysisOnline fulfilment
Amazon’s launch of collection lockers reflects the growing recognition that better fulfilment is crucial for the future of online retailing
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AnalysisMary’s regal retail roadshow in Rotherham
Mary Portas is touring the country on her review of the high street. Tim Danaher joins her in Rotherham for an insight into her thinking
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AnalysisHow to snare student shoppers
The half a million undergraduates preparing to start higher learning in the UK are a valuable customer group for retailers and the secret to their wallets is all in communication. Rebecca Thomson reports.
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AnalysisZara aims to use the web to crack the US market
Last week, Inditex, the world’s leading clothing specialist, launched a transactional website for its Zara chain in the US.
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AnalysisBreaking the mould
Plans to regenerate the Stratford City site have been a long time coming and with the Olympics round the corner, Tim Danaher explains why the retail industry has confidence in the scheme
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AnalysisThe face of east London retail
As Westfield Stratford City gets away from the blocks, why have retailers chosen to be present and what are they doing to ensure that they are successful? John Ryan reports
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AnalysisUp and running
The road to Westfield Stratford City has been a long one and owing to its unique situation, it has been more problematic than usual. But how have retailers, shopfitters and the developer dealt with creating a mega mall from scratch? John Ryan reports
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AnalysisMichael Sharp
After almost 15 years at Debenhams the new chief executive is well placed to pick up where Rob Templeman left off. George MacDonald reports
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