Opinion – Page 252
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OpinionTime to boost business, not bash it
Stephen Robertson is Director-General of the British Retail Consortium. His career spans 14 years on the boards of major UK retailers.
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OpinionForever 21, forever?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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NRF 2012 sets out retail’s new rules
New York’s National Retail Federation (NRF ) 2012 conference theme was Retail’s New Rules, and it focused on how retailers and innovators are reshaping the conventional rules of the game.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Are celebrity endorsements value for money?
We are looking to engage a celebrity to endorse our business. What are the key considerations we need to think about to ensure we get value for money?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is a long-term sick employee entitled to holiday pay?
Is a long-term sick employee entitled to holiday pay?
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OpinionMothercare’s new man is a sign of the times
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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OpinionDunelm steady under Wharton
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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OpinionPrice wars are losing their appeal
Natalie Berg is Global Research Director at Planet Retail. She has been analysing global trends in the food sector since 2003 and is a sought after speaker at industry events.
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OpinionDo you have the right leader?
Peter Williams joined the ASOS Board in April 2006. He is the non-executive director of Asos and Cineworld.
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Net-a-Porter uses augmented reality to launch Karl Lagerfeld collection
Luxury online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has hosted a series of live augmented reality events at five locations worldwide, to celebrate the launch of its Karl Lagerfeld collection.
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House of Fraser targets students on Facebook
Department store group House of Fraser has teamed up with NUS to offer a 10% student discount to Facebook users who ‘like’ the retailer.
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OpinionThe good Dr
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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OpinionOut of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
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OpinionRetailers must keep up with the pace of change
Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.
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PCI – buy now or pay later?
With clarification on Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) now out, it’s clearly a solution that could make compliance easier for most. But is there a sting in the tail?
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OpinionIs SuperGroup more than a fad?
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Contactless payment: What do consumers think?
I’m thinking about introducing contactless payment terminals in my stores. What do consumers really think of it?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the considerations of delivery direct from store?
I have considered introducing the dispatch of stock from our stores to customers. What should I be thinking about?
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OpinionExpect sparks to fly in electricals market
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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OpinionStyle and value have global appeal
Andrew Moore is executive managing director of George at Asda. Moore joined George in 2008, after spending 25 years at Marks & Spencer where he held several senior buying positions.