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OpinionIt’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t shop online
Congratulations to all the members of the Retail Week Etail Power List 2011 who, collectively, are making history and redefining the future of online retail.
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AnalysisSlower but not steady
The growth rate of online sales is slowing in the UK, but there are still plenty of interesting dynamics at play that are likely to revitalise many businesses, finds Joanna Perry.
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NewsIn focus: Frozen Value
The northern-based frozen food specialist has struggled to capitalise on customers trading down.
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NewsUncertain outlook knocks retailers hard
General retailers had a bad week as their stocks declined by twice as much as the wider market, which took a knock as the eurozone crisis dragged on and pundits argued over the UK’s economic prospects.
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OpinionEtail gets bigger and better in 2011
Congratulations to everyone who has made it into our second Retail Week Etail Power List.
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OpinionEcommerce faces rapid change and rising challenges
It takes extraordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, and the successful individuals profiled in this year’s Retail Week Etail Power List, have all achieved outstanding results. I’m delighted to congratulate them all.
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AnalysisLaying the retail foundations
Oxford Summer School’s new course is set to be the starting point for tomorrow’s retail leaders.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is my trademark protected online?
What are my rights when it comes to internet sites selling counterfeit goods bearing my trademark?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I plan for point of sale problems?
I need to better plan for possible problems with our points of sale. What can I do to safeguard against it being down?
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AnalysisDo pure-play etailers need stores?
Traditional retailers have long grappled with multichannel strategies, but now it is etailers considering whether they need a bricks-and-mortar presence to compete. Rebecca Thomson reports.
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AnalysisCountrywide ‘For the Country Wise’
Rural specialist Countrywide launched its first TV ad last week to run throughout November.
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OpinionTime for a guild of retailers
We must unite to create a professional association to raise retail’s status, says Ian Cheshire.
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OpinionHard times for Frozen Value
Back in May we noted that the four leading frozen food specialists had collectively been outperforming the wider supermarket sector.
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AnalysisAmazon’s profits hit as it focuses on long-term gains
Last week Amazon recorded a 73% fall in net profit to $63m (£39.1m) during its third quarter ended September 30 compared with the same period last year, despite sales jumping 44% to $10.88bn (£6.75bn).
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AnalysisIn for a pound
Poundland’s popularity has continued to grow thanks to the appeal of its single-price point and broad product range, and now boss Jim McCarthy plans to attract web customers too. By Tiffany Holland.