Opinion – Page 119
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OpinionOpinion: How to tempt shoppers back to the high street on Cyber Monday
Online promotions like Cyber Monday lure shoppers away from the high street, but physical shops can fight back by raising their visual appeal.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday could kill physical retail rather than cure
Working in retail is like being in the midst of the Charge of The Light Brigade – fire is coming from all directions but we are ill-equipped in defence.
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OpinionMalcolm Walker: How British retailers could make medical history
The plastic bag levy offers retailers the ideal opportunity to fund vital charitable causes and research into dementia should be a priority.
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OpinionOpinion: Where’s the mad Black Friday rush on Oxford Street?
It’s meant to be the biggest day in the retail calendar but a visit to Oxford Street today felt sombre compared to the build up to Black Friday.
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OpinionBlog: Hermes gets behind Project Paddington to support those in need
Project Paddington works with schoolchildren and UK businesses to donate soft toys to children affected by the ongoing refugee crisis.
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OpinionDrone delivery: it’s not a question of if, but when and how
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the cycling shoes you ordered. The barriers to mainstream drone delivery are lowering.
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OpinionOpinion: How Tesco learned lessons to pass this morning's Black Friday test
If there were lessons to be learned from Black Friday 2014, the early signs suggest Tesco has done plenty of homework over the last 12 months.
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OpinionBlog: Are you ready for peak trading now and in the future?
We share our top tips for retailers on last-minute preparation for this year and looking beyond 2015 to the changing nature of peak trading.
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OpinionOpinion: Is your website ready for 31 days of Black Friday?
In this digital age all retailers should be capable of handling the scale of online traffic that Black Friday will bring on a daily basis.
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OpinionOpinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.
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OpinionBlog: Black Friday backlash from retailers but embraced by consumers
As UK consumers embrace Black Friday, sales slow in the weeks that precede the event. How will Black Friday 2015 play out for retailers?
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ao interims spark concerns over international future
Electricals retailer Ao.com revealed a first-half loss today after pumping investment into European expansion and a new marketing campaign.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Black Friday could be a bleak Friday for retailers this year
Coming up in just a few days’ time, Black Friday has once again been hotly anticipated by both retailers and consumers alike.
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OpinionOpinion: How to avoid Black Friday turning into ‘out-of-stock Saturday’
As retailers approach the busiest time of their calendar, it is imperative that common pitfalls such as pressure from returns are recognised.
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OpinionOpinion: Waterstones has turned over a new leaf with a back-to-basics tack
Bookshops are experiencing a retail resurgence by focusing on their core proposition, instead of distracting shoppers with anything but.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Retailers face new laws over slave labour
How can retailers adapt their supply chain in light of working condition laws?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can a retailer future-proof its multichannel strategy?
How can a retailer future-proof its multichannel strategy?
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OpinionOpinion: B&M has earned its place in battle of the discounters
Value retailer B&M this week posted results that underpin its position as one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK.
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OpinionOpinion: Customer experience is not just for Christmas
A successful experience is one that requires no explanation; the customer will put the pieces together and smile when they see a nod to it.
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OpinionFour ways Prime Pantry will remodel Amazon's supplier relationships
The UK launch of grocery delivery service Pantry signals a shift in Amazon’s focus on the supply chain as well as customer focus.