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OpinionRetail surgery: Manufacturing faults: Are retailers liable?
A product in our stores has been recalled owing to a dangerous manufacturing fault. Are we liable for any injury claims related to the fault or does responsibility belong to the manufacturer?
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OpinionTesco boss Clarke faces tough challenges ahead
The tenure of Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke may be only a year old, but no one can fault it for a lack of drama.
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OpinionChancellor's actions fall short of promise
Unashamedly pro-business was how the Chancellor described his budget in his address to the House of Commons yesterday.
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OpinionWill the Olympics inspire keepsakes worth keeping?
These days it’s possible to get hold of virtually anything from anywhere via the internet. However, there’s something special about visiting a place or enjoying a unique event and wanting to take home a reminder.
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OpinionRestructuring for tomorrow’s growth
The imminent rental quarter day on March 25th will no doubt be the trigger for more retail casualties, after 2012’s high profile Q1 administrations of Peacocks, Bonmarche, Blacks and most recently Fenn Wright and Manson, amongst others.
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OpinionChancellor must seize opportunity to support retail
There can be few Chancellors in modern British political history with less room to manoeuvre on budget day than George Osborne today and retailers should expect few surprises – either good or bad.
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OpinionFacebook 'timeline' improves look of brand pages
Earlier this month Facebook rolled out its ‘timeline’ pages for brands, after doing so earlier this year for personal users.
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Vehicle for change driving retail innovation
Last week’s Retail Expo was the ideal setting to show off our latest technology innovations.
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OpinionBrasher departure fuels retail rumour mill
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionWhat does the new iPad mean for retailers?
The launch of the new iPad last week generated predictable amounts of hype. What does the new release mean for retailers?
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OpinionIntergalactic flagship anybody?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and in-store marketing. He has written for Retail Week in this capacity for more than a decade.
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OpinionOracle Retail Week Awards: Celebrating UK retail
Co-founder and joint-Managing Director Jamie Zuppinger has over 25 years’ executive search and retail experience.
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OpinionOracle Retail Week Awards: Retail stars light the way
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionIceland: Why I’ve bought the company back
Malcolm Walker is chief executive of Iceland. He began his career as a trainee manager at Woolworths.
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Retail surgery: Do late payments to suppliers put me at legal risk?
Does my continued policy of late payments to suppliers put me at legal risk?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the attraction of ‘Britishness’ for brands and retailers?
What is the attraction of ‘Britishness’ for brands and retailers?
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: Retail must step up commitment to sustainability
M&S chief Marc Bolland issued a rallying call to the industry today to step up its commitments to sustainability.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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OpinionThe largest retail groups in Europe are mobilising new strategies
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: Two clear trends are dominating discussions
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.