More on Me + Em – Page 2799
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AnalysisRetailers shaking up contact centres
Whether it’s headcount cuts, outsourcing or in-sourcing, retailers are shaking up their contact centres in line with the changing face of home shopping. Joanna Perry asks what the future holds
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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GalleryRobert Dyas: Playing hard ball with hardware
Following Robert Dyas’s management buyout the hardware retailer wants to declutter its stores. John Ryan visits the Maidenhead test bed
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AnalysisEven creative minds need a head for business
Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden is helping new designers learn about the world of retail and supply chain - an area many know little about.
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AnalysisStaff motivation: The rules of engagement
Motivated staff will increase sales so ensuring employees feel involved is key, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: Asking landlords for a rent holiday
I am considering approaching my landlord for help because I might not make my rent payment at the next quarter date. What are my options?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Using EPoS data to gain customer insight
We don’t have a loyalty scheme, but want to use our EPoS data to get some insight into our customers’ spending habits. What should we be looking at?
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NewsGIVe to stress multichannel focus with simultaneous online and store launch
Fashion guru George Davies is gearing up for a multichannel launch for his new retail venture GIVe.
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NewsPets at Home data mining to bolster loss prevention
Pets at Home has embarked on the implementation of a data mining system to aid its loss prevention team.
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Target to bring the management of its ecommerce platform back in house,
Mass merchandiser Target plans to bring the management of its ecommerce platform Target.com back in house, bringing to an end what will be a 10-year outsourcing partnership with Amazon.The retailer expects to launch the new platform in advance of the holiday season in 2011. Amazon and Target linked up to ...
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NewsAsda grows market share
Asda has said it is continuing to grow market share, driven by attracting more customers with its low prices and improving product quality.
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NewsAllied Carpets administrator closes 142 shops
The administrators of Allied Carpets have closed 142 shops after struggling to offload the portfolio as a going concern.
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OpinionWhat is Harrods’ secret?
Harrods has delivered a strong set of results in a difficult climate. What is its secret?
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Arcandor faces break up
German retail group Arcandor, which filed for insolvency in June, has ended its search for an “anchor” investor to keep the business afloat, which may lead to a break up of the company.
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NewsGovernment pledges £3m to save Britain's high streets
The Government has unveiled a £3m fund to help regenerate high streets which have been hit by the recession.
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NewsHabitat drafts in marketing expert
Habitat has drafted in a marketing specialist as it seeks to develop a new marketing strategy.
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NewsFormer Marks & Spencer boss Barry Stevenson to head Albemarle & Bond
Former Marks & Spencer retail director Barry Stevenson is to become chief executive of pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond.
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NewsGlasgow launches shopping campaign
Glasgow city centre is launching a £300,000 marketing initiative in a bid to fight off competition from out of town shopping centres.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new menswear collection
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new collection of menwear staples for its Autograph range.