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AnalysisKnow your customer
Retailers have to ensure their knowledge on customers and store locations enables them to achieve the best possible return on investment, says CACI’s Jonathan Burston
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AnalysisMarketing budgets: Something to shout about
Despite the uncertain outlook some argue that it is more important than ever to advertise your business, writes Liz Morrell
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AnalysisPoS marketing: The yellow card?
In the world of point of purchase, cardboard signage has always been the preferred method of communication, but is digital media changing this and expanding the possibilities? John Ryan reports
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AnalysisVirtual research
Next has used social media not just as a marketing tool, but also as a way to provide feedback on whether it is using channels such as Facebook as effectively as possible, finds Joanna Perry
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AnalysisEmail marketing: Hot mail
Personalising and targeting email marketing campaigns delivers the best results, finds Joanne Ellul
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AnalysisWalmart calls on India to relax retail investment
Walmart has called on the Indian government to relax Foreign Direct Investment laws that do not allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail, but do allow 51% foreign investment in single-brand retail and 100% in wholesaling. Walmart said it would open hundreds of stores in India if it were to change its laws.
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AnalysisPutting media at the heart of selling fashion
Displaying product isn’t enough for today’s fashion retailers, with compelling editorial content both online and in print becoming a vital element of their marketing. Lisa Berwin reports
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AnalysisRetail Employment Monitor
The British Retail Consortium’s new tool will analyse job figures and aims to improve understanding of the role of retail as an employer
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AnalysisSteven Round
He may have bought Robert Dyas back from the brink but the hardware chain boss tells Nicola Harrison why he’s more than just a turnaround specialist
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AnalysisA new lease of life?
Britain’s leasing system has moved in tenants’ favour during the downturn. With stability returning, Mark Faithfull asks if the terms of retail property deals have now changed forever
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AnalysisWestfield Stratford: John Lewis, but not as we know it
It’s two years to the week that the London Olympic Games start and John Lewis is preparing a store with a difference.
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AnalysisA cause for celebration
For staff to feel the benefit, retailers must capitalise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrelllise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisLeeds: The holy Trinity?
Work is recommencing at Land Securities’ Trinity Leeds development, but does this bode well for the development pipeline or is it too soon to call an upturn in retail property?
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AnalysisAngus Thirlwell
With an innovative bond offer recently netting the business £3.7m for expansion, the Hotel Chocolat boss is flying. Will life continue to get sweeter?
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AnalysisPick n Pay’s Australian exit helps Metcash play catch up
Australia already has one of the most concentrated grocery retail markets in the world. It is dominated by two giants: Woolworths and the Wesfarmers-owned Coles Group, which together control more than 60% of the market. Metcash trails some way behind in third place, but this underdog position may be proving ...
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AnalysisLocal business rates relief
The Government plans to let local authorities subsidise business rates in certain areas. Will this help stimulate local economies and reduce vacancy rates?
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AnalysisHow UK retail is extending its franchise
Franchising helps overseas ventures, but how do you decide whether to run company-owned stores or take the franchise route?
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