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OpinionCarpetright focused on the future
All eyes will be on floorings giant Carpetright next week, as it is expected to report its worst first-half figures as a listed company.
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Opinion2012 will be all about winning share
With Christmas just over a fortnight away and the die seemingly cast, it is time to look ahead and see what is in store for the sector next year.
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OpinionWaitrose School of Christmas Magic
The past few weeks have been all about the battle for the best Christmas advert, but it’s not just about creating the perfect standalone TV ad.
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eBay acquires Hunch
For pure-play retailers creating a compelling user journey is imperative.
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OpinionLess is the same
Smaller stores that carry the same offer as larger ones look set to become the way of the future.
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OpinionWhat’s the biggest issue facing indies?
With retail confidence bumping along at a low, I’m often asked what’s the biggest issue facing indies?
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OpinionComment: Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
Home Retail Group is far from the only high-profile retailer facing declining fortunes and Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile tracks the detail and analyses the numbers behind the headlines for both Argos and Homebase.
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal?
How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal in the face of growing competition in internet retailing?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Online payment technology: What's best for my business?
How do I decide what online payment technology is right for my business?
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OpinionReviving Clintons
At the global property conference Mapic two weeks ago, one of the main questions on the lips of landlords and agents was ‘what will Clintons do with its 800-strong store estate?’
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OpinionLearn from the competition
Rivals can make retailers up their game and help drive innovation, says David Wild.
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Dune rolls out product videos
Footwear retailer Dune is planning to roll out videos of its entire range online after seeing an increase in conversion rates on products with video.
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OpinionRetail must not be taken for granted
My 23-year-old daughter has had three different employers since she graduated only 18 months ago and seen each of them run into trouble – a thoroughly unsettling experience.
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OpinionA future for fashion retail
Fashion retailers can’t afford to put barriers in the way of customers who want to make purchases. Technology will be crucial to the customer experience they deliver next year.
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OpinionThe move out of town
Bright spots may be hard to find in the retail sector at the moment, but those involved in retail parks can claim that this is one of them
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A pop at pop-ups
As Christmas draws near, is the purpose of the pop-up store changing and is this to be welcomed?
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OpinionONS figures go viral
I’ve been resisting it for years, but a couple of weeks ago I finally tiptoed into Twitterland.
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OpinionA year is a long time in multichannel
The definitive guide to the multichannel strategies of the largest UK retailers.