Opinion – Page 197
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OpinionComment: House of Fraser move throws down delivery gauntlet
House of Fraser has just had another shot at the online delivery race with its “next evening delivery” solution, which will appeal to the working population.
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OpinionComment: Not all administrations are created equally
Several more retail businesses have hit the headlines after falling into administration in recent weeks. As this list continues to grow, it’s interesting to note the very different reasons why retailers end up in this situation.
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OpinionComment: Administration buy-backs may mean everybody loses
There is more to life after administration than simply closing poorly performing stores. There are rules that should be followed.
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OpinionComment: The grocery sector - How to keep pace with the market
The grocery market is rarely out of the spotlight, and this year the glare upon the grocers has not lessened since the horse meat scandal that began in January.
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OpinionComment: Grocery shopping online is now a mainstream activity
A decade after UK consumers embraced shopping on the web, buying groceries online is going mainstream.
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to be early adopters in new technology
Most people regard retail as a fast-moving, innovative and cutting-edge industry, and in many ways they are right.
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OpinionComment: Business rates - The fight for rates reform continues
After the disappointment of the Budget in March this year, efforts by the retail industry to force an overhaul of the business rates regime are once again picking up momentum.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers differentiate between the short and long-term effects of advertising?
How can retailers differentiate between the short and long-term effects of advertising?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve performance using multichannel engagement?
How can I improve performance using multichannel engagement?
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Blog: Operational excellence - a retail journey
Trying to deliver a seamless omni-channel customer experience, can put a huge strain on traditional systems and processes.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer's focus turns to autumn fashion range
Investors are likely to press the pause button on Marks & Spencer for the time being. The retailer’s first-quarter statement came in much as expected.
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OpinionComment: No-nonsense advice for a successful business
I recently gave a talk to a group of business people, reflecting on recent frustrations and thought wouldn’t it be great if people just got to the point and cut the crap.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: The Weather - Fairweather friend or foe?
It is easy to mock retailers’ excuses about the weather, but fair weather really can be their friend or foe at this time of year.
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OpinionBlog: Selfridges launches Denim Lovers crowd-sourced campaign
Department store group Selfridges has launched a crowd sourced digital marketing campaign to support the opening of its Denim Studio.
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OpinionComment: UK retailers have seized international opportunities
Britain is once again colonising the world as retailers expand their reach through ecommerce and multichannel with a number of approaches.
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OpinionComment: Nicole Farhi - Trouble in luxury world
Luxury brand Nicole Farhi is in administration, but were the warning signs there to be seen?
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Blog: Revenue generation - a retail journey
How do you deliver a seamless omni-channel experience, tailored to individual customers?
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OpinionComment: Tesco continues to innovate with new projects
With news out this week that Tesco is to launch a wine brand which will be created by consumers, the supermarket giant looks likely to set a new benchmark for customer engagement.
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OpinionComment: Iceland will not back down in the fight for GM-free food
Environment secretary Owen Paterson bows to trans-Atlantic pressure for genetic modification and urges consumers to embrace this marvellous new technology.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can employee engagement affect customer satisfaction?
Can employee engagement affect customer satisfaction?