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AnalysisLoyal to the last: the right loyalty schemes can pay off
As cash-strapped shoppers chase the best deals and lowest prices some say loyalty has gone out the window. Yet, as Joanna Perry finds, the right loyalty schemes can still be useful to retailers
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AnalysisRetailers can benefit from in-store credit popularity
As the recession drags on, the number of shoppers turning to in-store consumer finance is increasing. Charlotte Hardie looks at how retailers can make the most of this trend
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The merchandiser’s role is more important than ever
With sales under pressure, the merchandiser’s role is more important than ever. By John Ryan
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…John Lewis
The inside view from John Lewis personnel director Laura Whyte
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AnalysisThe new ghost towns on UK high streets
Towns that rely on a few big-name retailers to drive shopper footfall are being marred by voids as spiralling closures hammer trade. Ben Cooper visits some of the worst affected areas to assess the fallout