Opinion – Page 208
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OpinionComment: Can craft and technology co-exist in retail stores?
I’ve always been interested in the notion of craft in design because I believe in the principles of meaning and understanding that craft implies.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can mobile technology and social media help bricks-and-mortar retailers?
How can mobile technology and social media help bricks-and-mortar retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do I need to consider when using customers’ data?
What do I need to consider when using customers’ data?
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OpinionComment: Why omnichannel cannot save the high street
An omnichannel approach is essential for retail chains, but click-and-collect will not stop the online channel’s squeeze on the high street.
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OpinionComment: Cold conditions could take a toll on M&S clothing
M&S posts fourth-quarter figures next Thursday. The retailer will hope things go more smoothly than the last update in January.
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OpinionComment: We need a clear-out of archaic retail rules
Easter this year happened to coincide with the birthday of one of my children and the long weekend allowed us to meet up with some of the extended family in London to celebrate.
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OpinionComment: Data is the key to utilising resources on a global scale
I loved my days on the shopfloor, interacting with customers to showcase the latest product, projecting the quality and craftsmanship involved in its production.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco uses Google Street view for Easter game
Tesco launched a virtual egg hunt to tie-in with the Easter holidays. Find the Eggs was an online game built using Google Street View technology.
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OpinionComment: The six buzzwords of ecommerce and multichannel retailing
Internationalisation, localisation, multichannel integration, mobilisation, personalisation and prioritisation.
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OpinionComment: Shops really should open on Easter Sunday
There is a lot to be said for loosening the stays at Easter and for retailers to open their doors.
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Blog: Adapted for the small screen - tailoring mobile commerce
A new research paper on the future of mobile commerce, published by Strategy Analytics, reveals that 67% of smartphone owners use their phones to find deals and compare prices.
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OpinionBlog: The growth of 4G will make clothes shopping a blur
Technology is moving faster than I can keep up with and with the growing use of the speedier 4G network it is only going to speed up further
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OpinionComment: Even the best spreadsheets can’t predict the weather
Retailers are bracing themselves for a frosty Easter weekend as wintry conditions continue to keep customers away from the high street.
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OpinionComment: Jessops and HMV - a tale of two administrations
As Jessops emerges like a phoenix from the flames following its collapse earlier this year, the HMV saga still rumbles on.
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OpinionComment: Peter Marks leaves a mixed legacy at the Co-operative
The claim by Co-op chief Peter Marks that he will be leaving the business in “great shape” may raise a few eyebrows.
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OpinionComment: Coherence, consistency, and completeness are key
Today’s consumers live complex lives. At every turn, they are bombarded with information and advice.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
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OpinionBlog: Regent Street's online hub curates social media content
The Crown Estate, the team behind Regent Street, has launched an online hub to pull together social media content about the West End destination from around the web.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers may need more customer-collaboration business models
It’s no secret the internet has transformed the way retailers must run their businesses.