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AnalysisTop 50 retailers: Retail’s premier league
It’s 18 months since Retail Week’s last look at the UK’s top retailers by sales and margins and much has changed in that time. Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark reports
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AnalysisDSGi and Kesa powering up for the electricals battle with Best Buy
As US giant Best Buy prepares for its UK launch, the dismal results of UK leaders DSGi and Kesa show they must raise their game, says Amy Shields
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AnalysisCarpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham profiled
In the week of Carpetright’s results its founder admits the market has never been tougher. But he is certain that good retailers will emerge stronger. By Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisSales techniques: Handle shoppers with care
As shoppers cut back their budgets, the way they shop is changing. So should store staff be adjusting their sales techniques? Ben Cooper reports
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AnalysisPCIDSS compliance remains difficult for retailers
Critics argue that the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is impossible for some retailers to comply with and doesn’t guarantee against data loss. Joanna Perry finds out why compliance remains such a contentious issue
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AnalysisIs minimum wage reprieve enough?
Liz Morrell asks if this year’s historically low increase is enough to keep retailers out of trouble
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Firebox
The inside view from Firebox managing director Christian Robinson
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AnalysisSainsbury’s to set the pace in space race
Strong sales figures and a bold store expansion plan have made Sainsbury’s the sector’s fall guy no more, says George MacDonald
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AnalysisEBay offers retailers a unique route to market
With the growth of Buy It Now sales, eBay provides a unique route to market for established retailers. So how does it work and how big is the threat to bricks and mortar?