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AnalysisIt’s only temporary
Getting the best out of Christmas temps is a bigger job than ever before, finds Joanne Ellul
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AnalysisRail distribution
In an attempt to drive sustainability some retailers are switching their distribution from road to rail. But how effective is the switch?
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AnalysisWeb sales to be a cracker this Christmas
With an increasing number of people shopping online, Gemma Goldfingle looks at how retailers are harnessing the web to boost seasonal sales
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AnalysisMedia Markt to face stiff local competition in China
Metro Group’s Media Markt opened its long-awaited first store in China last month, marking the entry of the second international electricals retailer into the country.
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AnalysisGet online returns right
Retailers need to be at the top of their game when handling returns to offer piece of mind to online shoppers. Charlotte Hardie reports
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AnalysisTalent spotting in recruitment
The Government is firm that skills development is crucial to the sustainable growth of the UK economy.
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AnalysisAdapt to succeed overseas
Ian Williams, director of European headhunting agency Quantica Retail, gives an insight into the challenges of setting up in business abroad.
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AnalysisThe best kept secret
Being in the wrong job can impact heavily on both the individual and the organisation. talentsmoothie director Sally Bibb discusses why strengths-based recruitment is the best approach for everyone
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AnalysisMeasuring success
Criterion Partnership director Alan Redman takes us through the seven critical success factors for creating return on investment
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AnalysisThe art and science of merchandising
It is merchandisers’ task to strike a balance between art and science in their craft, says John Plows, director of retail consultancy VR Intelligence
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AnalysisSocial platform
Bearing Partnership co-founder Tim Smith discusses how social media affects the composition, responsibility and recruitment of an ecommerce team
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AnalysisA supporting role
Angela Mortimer, co-founder of recruitment agency Angela Mortimer, advises on how to make office support staff feel like they are an integral part of the business
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AnalysisAudience appeal
A strong EVP is the key to becoming a magnet for talent, and having engaged and motivated employees, argues talentsmoothie director Sally Bibb
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AnalysisThe art of ecommerce leadership
Bearing Partnership head of executive search Aryn Hurst-Clark talks about what to look for in your ecommerce leadership team
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AnalysisOn-the-job training is ideal for retail
Anne Seaman, chief executive of Skillsmart Retail, describes how apprenticeships help to improve management skills and build teams that can work together
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AnalysisThe right attitude
It is important to incentivise staff and find out their motivational drivers to encourage the right attitude, says Sean Howard, vice-president solutions marketing at SHL
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AnalysisGive staff a career goal to strive for
Motivating staff through career development is a key management tool in uncertain times, says Corinne Mills, managing director of Personal Career Management
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AnalysisSearch and selection
Using an executive search firm helps find the top performers in your sector to recruit, says Mathew Dixon, director of Hudson Walker International
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AnalysisDiversity in the workplace
Diversity in retail at board level is very low, says Steve Baggi, co-founder of Green Park Interim & Executive Resourcing
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AnalysisAn Englishman abroad
There are many important factors that a retail professional needs to consider for international relocation, explains Harveen Gill Associates director Harveen Gill