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AnalysisWalmart poised to strike huge deal in South Africa
It is no secret that Walmart has been evaluating an acquisition in South Africa for a number of years. A number of local retailers have informed Planet Retail that Walmart executives from the US and UK are not an unfamiliar sight at stores and head offices.
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AnalysisMagna Park: Built-in efficiency and sustainability
Supply chain automation and a commitment to the environment are designed into the fabric of John Lewis’s multichannel distribution centre in Milton Keynes, writes Joanne Ellul
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AnalysisBringing it all back home
The latest fulfilment services are diverse, from same-day delivery to having an order delivered to another retailer’s store for collection. Liz Morrell investigates the future of home delivery
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AnalysisComing from all directions
The supply chain is one area of any retailer’s business that has had to rise to the challenge of improving its efficiency during the recession.
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AnalysisTransport optimisation: On the right track
Retailers rely on technology to minimise delivery distances, whether they run their own fleets or not, finds Joanna Perry
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AnalysisEthical trading: The moral maze
Retailers are beginning to move from a policing to a partnership approach to ensure that their suppliers’ ethical standards come up to scratch
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AnalysisShipping costs: High prices on the high seas
Expert negotiating and management of inventory will both be necessary if retailers are to protect their margins from the kind of rise in shipping costs seen recently
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AnalysisM&S: Modernisation & Simplification
The supply chain is crucial to Marks & Spencer’s 2020 business improvement. George MacDonald finds out how it is progressing
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AnalysisThe rising cost of accepting card payments
Retailers are reeling from escalating charges for card transactions but now the pressure is on banks to stop raising fees, says Alison Clements
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Analysis
Promoted to death?
As retailers rely more and more on promotions it seems customers are less willing to pay full price. Is it too late to turn the tide, asks George MacDonald
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AnalysisThe arts and crafts market
Trend-watchers might dispute the reason why, but the figures show that hobbies, arts and crafts are enjoying a huge revival in popularity
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AnalysisNick Wharton
The ambitious Halfords finance boss will become the first non-family member to lead the closely knit Dunelm.
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AnalysisInternational grocers are catching on to app fever
After successful launches by the UK’s Ocado and Tesco, international grocers from Germany to Australia are now looking to capitalise on the trend towards mobile shopping.
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AnalysisLetting the tills ring out
Getting store operations right at Christmas is vital to a successful festive trading period. Liz Morrell looks at the five big issues facing retailers this year
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AnalysisA culture of good behaviour
Outside expert help can assist retailers to improve staff performance
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AnalysisThe Asda family tree
In the past 20 years, Asda has proved to be a finishing school for many of the retail industry’s highest flyers. Here Retail Week maps the connections, and the faces, that go to make up the family tree
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AnalysisUS pharmacy chains ramp up their grocery offerings
With more than 25,000 chain drugstores across the US, the opportunity to tap into new consumer segments is massive.
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AnalysisTesco’s Far Eastern promise
Combining its global scale with local knowledge is key to Tesco’s growth in Asia, incoming chief executive Phil Clarke tells Jennifer Creevy
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AnalysisThe law on Sales
Debenhams’ latest Sale has raised eyebrows, and not just for its early timing. What are the rules when it comes to sales promotions?