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Analysis
October
Store of the Month:Primark opened a huge new store in Bristol on a site where House of Fraser and former department store group Bentalls both failed to make an impact. No such problem here – the retailer’s second largest store, at just under 100,000 sq ft, has been pulling shoppers ...
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AnalysisCan Best Buy dent locals’ dominance in China?
After pursuing cautious expansion in China since opening its first eponymous superstore there in 2006, Best Buy is planning to ramp up expansion in the market next year.
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AnalysisLoyalty cards: The two-way street of loyalty
A month ago Asda chief operating officer Andy Clarke caused a stir in Retail Week by saying there was no place for loyalty cards in retail. Here, in an extract from his new book, Martin Hayward of Dunnhumby, the company behind Tesco’s successful Clubcard, explains why he believes customer insight ...
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AnalysisNeed to know: World Cup 2010
Next year’s football World Cup will be a huge opportunity for UK retailers. Here, we outline who stands to benefit the most and how to cash in on it.
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AnalysisGerry Johnson is determined to ensure that Waterstone's has a future
Waterstone’s affable managing director has had a hard time but is dedicated to ensuring that high street bookselling’s ‘last man standing’ has a future. Nicola Harrison profiles him.
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AnalysisShopping centre marketing part funded by service charges: Money well spent?
Shopping centre marketing part funded by service charges should lead to increased footfall and sales. So why don’t retailers know where the money is going, asks Sara McCorquodale?
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AnalysisMigrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it.
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AnalysisWhy reviews aren’t just about pay
Staff reviews shouldn’t stop because wages have been frozen. Sara McCorquodale explains why.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Mothercare
The inside view from group human resources director Sue Malti.
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AnalysisDubai’s financial demise will have knock-on effect
Middle East financial observers seem generally confident that Abu Dhabi and Dubai will thrash out a deal to rescue Dubai’s state investment vehicle Dubai World in the restructuring of its $60bn (£37bn) debt, although Abu Dhabi officials have suggested that the bail-out would most likely be on a selective basis.
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AnalysisAS Watson: Gunning for the Chinese lion’s share
Global health and beauty giant AS Watson has big plans for China, with ambitions for as many as 5,000 stores there. Tim Danaher flew to Shanghai for a rare interview with managing director Dominic Lai, the man masterminding the Superdrug owner’s expansion.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Pop-up shops
Pop-up shops typically open in the Christmas run-up to cash in on festive spending. But do they have any other applications in the recession?
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AnalysisEuan Sutherland is making good headway at Kingfisher
Kingfisher’s turnaround is still a work in progress, but its UK chief executive is making good headway, says George MacDonald.
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AnalysisInside the box: Christmas adverts
A couple of retailers stand out for their originality in this year’s crop of festive ads, but too many of them lack impact, Saatchi & Saatchi’s Richard Huntington tells Joanna Perry.
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AnalysisMaking your customers the boss of your business
Customer relationship management should focus on putting existing customers at the heart of your business, finds Sara McCorquodale at a Retail Week roundtable debate with top retailers.
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AnalysisA systematic approach to supply chains
The majority of retailers have tried to improve their supply chain operations in the past year. Joanna Perry finds how IT has been assisting them.
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AnalysisA fair deal on overtime
Unpaid overtime is on the rise but what are the legal implications, asks Sara McCorquodale.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Phones 4U
The inside view from human resources and operations director Tom Shorten.