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AnalysisKKR set to reap rewards with Dollar General float
Speculation that private equity firm KKR is considering returning its most successful investment, discount chain Dollar General, to the stock market is unsurprising.
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AnalysisJeremy Seigal says AS Watson is back on track
In his first interview since taking the helm of Superdrug owner AS Watson, Jeremy Seigal tells Jennifer Creevy the business is back on track
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AnalysisNeed to know... Spotify
Streaming site Spotify offers an alternative distribution model for music, but can it prove a money maker and does it pose a threat to traditional retailers?
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher
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AnalysisA retailer’s complete guide to swine flu
You’re either sick with it or sick of the mention of it, but swine flu could have a serious impact on retail operations. Enough sensationalism, says Charlotte Hardie – how can retailers tackle it?
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AnalysisUsing customer print and online magazines
Building a two-way relationship with shoppers is the holy grail for marketers in the downturn. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers are using customer magazines in print and now online
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AnalysisOnline merchandising: A picture is worth 1,000 words
Flashy images, picture tools and product videos might look impressive, but do they hold any sway over customers? Joanna Perry finds out
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AnalysisWowing in the workplace
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Boots UK
The inside opinion from head of recruitment services Paul Stretton
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AnalysisHilco: hero or villain?
Profiting from retail misfortune as it does, restructuring specialist Hilco is much maligned. George MacDonald asks if the rancour is deserved
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AnalysisNeed to know... Smartphone applications
As mobile phones evolve, retailers can target consumers in ever more sophisticated ways through smartphone applications
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AnalysisPhilip Downer: Borders boss is no quitter
Having led a management buyout of Borders, Downer finally has a shot at restoring some stability at the ailing bookseller says Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisWill they know it’s Christmas?
This year’s festive countdown is arguably going to be more nail-biting than ever. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers can make the most of what might be the toughest Christmas for decades
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AnalysisDoes the future look bright for Gloucester Quays?
The latest outlet centre to open in Gloucester seems ideal for today’s cost-conscious shopper, but with a glut of branded value havens across the UK is there room for more? Liz Morrell reports
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AnalysisThe technology behind global shopkeeping
As retailers increasingly look at overseas expansion, standardising store technology certainly has its benefits. Yet, finds Alison Clements, local knowledge and support can still be crucial
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AnalysisBetter than a trip to the job centre
Can retailers follow other businesses and offer extended career breaks to cut costs, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisCan Kingfisher's Castorama triumph in Russia?
Russia may be hard to crack but Peter Høgsted vows Kingfisher’s Castorama chain can win DIY share there. Nicola Harrison reports from St Petersburg
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AnalysisNeed to know...The competition test
The controversial competition test has divided the grocers. This week it moved a step closer to being introduced, so how has the news been received and what does it mean?
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AnalysisCharles Dunstone: 20 years at the helm of Carphone Warehouse
As Carphone Warehouse issues first-quarter results, Amy Shields charts the remarkable growth of the business Dunstone created 20 years ago