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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the effects of cutting out middle management?
What are the effects of cutting out middle management?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I protect my brand from infringement?
How do I protect my brand from infringement?
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AnalysisVideo: Mary Portas on the high street of the future
Sustainable high streets should put the needs of the community at its heart in future, according to self-styled retail guru Mary Portas at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Argos boss questions the need for store staff in digital world
Argos managing director John Walden has warned that the role of the store sales person is under threat because of the depth of product information available digitally.
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AnalysisVideo: Mary Portas defends towns after underspend controversy
Mary Portas, the self-styled retail guru, has defended criticism over how the Portas Pilot towns and local authorities that have been awarded funding from the Government have spent the money.
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AnalysisVideo: Portas review has not ended up in filing cabinet, says Mary Portas at Retail Week Live
The Portas Review has been “one of the most significant” developments for the retail industry, Mary Portas, the self-titled retail guru, said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Highlights from Retail Week Live
Highlights from Retail Week Live 2013, including Jacqueline Gold, Chris Brook-Carter, Scott Weavers-Wright, Vince Cable, Andy Clarke and Mary Portas.
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NewsRetail Week Live: House of Fraser on the hunt for more click-and-collect-only stores
Department store House of Fraser is eyeing further locations for the click-and-collect stores it began trialling 18 months ago.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Out-of-town retail parks will struggle, says Bill Grimsey
Out-of-town retail parks will suffer the same decline as high streets as shoppers move online, said Bill Grimsey, former boss of Focus DIY and author of Sold Out, at Retail Week Live today.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Cheap 3G and better wi-fi will be game-changers in m-commerce
Ubiquitous wi-fi and cheap 3G on tablets will be big game-changers in mobile commerce over the next year according to retail’s ecommerce gurus.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Is Morrisons getting the balance right?
Has Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips struck the right balance between short-term tactical moves and long-term strategic investments?
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NewsRetail Week Live: Aurora to shrink store estate as shoppers move online
Aurora, the group which owns brands Oasis, Warehouse and Coast, plans to shrink its store estate by between 30 and 40 stores per brand over the next five years, as online shopping surges.
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AnalysisVideo: Research the key to overseas expansion, retailers told
Retailers looking to break into international markets must do their homework before they make a major financial commitment, delegates at Retail Week Live have been told.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Adapt more for local markets, says Cath Kidston
A greater understanding of product with local relevance is key to international success, Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson told delegates at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisVideo: Customer service critical to specialist retailers' survival, says Dixons' Seb James
The overhaul of Dixons’ dismal customer service reputation has been critical in turning around the fortunes of the electricals retailer, delegates at Retail Week Live heard.
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AnalysisVideo: Apple was a learning curve, says John Browett
John Browett, chief executive of Monsoon Accessorize, said his time at Apple was a huge learning curve in his career, speaking at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisVideo: "Customers are bored with austerity – give them something exciting", says Ann Summers boss
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold has challenged retailers to stop focusing on austerity in their marketing communications.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers show their support for Fair Rates for Retail
Retailers have shown their support for Retail Week’s Fair Rates for Retail campaign during Retail Week Live.
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OpinionComment: The shift to digital retailing needs bold decisions
Retail company investors should change their stock-picking criteria and industry directors must move even faster than they think to adapt to ecommerce trends.
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GalleryIn pictures: Day two at Retail Week Live 2013
Photos from day two at Retail Week Live including Mary Portas, John Walden, Jacqueline Gold and Sebastian James.