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OpinionQueen Mary says high street is about more than shops
She may be dubbed the queen of shops, but one of the most striking things as Mary Portas’s unveiled her high street review today was that shops was only part of it.
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OpinionGoogle Local Shopping
For many online shoppers, Google is the first port of call when thinking about making a purchase.
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OpinionHMV to double Oxford Street sales (perhaps)
Fewer stores on our high streets in 2012 means those that remain will have to look better and perform more strongly.
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OpinionA new customer is for life, not just for Christmas
As is fairly obvious, I don’t need my looks to earn my living – if I did, I’d have been through a CVA some time ago. However, I do try my best to look after myself.
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OpinionRetail can raise the UK’s spirits
By having the best product, availability and service retailers can lift the mood, says Mark Price
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I establish my brand presence for online orders?
When fulfilling online orders, what can I do to establish my brand presence on the consumer’s doorstep?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Our online images are being used without permission. How can we stop this?
Some of our online images and logos have been lifted directly from the site and are being used by an independent retailer without our permission. How can we stop this from happening?
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OpinionGrocery price rivalry is no marketing trick
In the week that investigative TV programme Panorama attempted to pick apart the big grocers’ promotional practices, industry data told a different story on supermarket prices and their effect.
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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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OpinionLearn from the competition
Rivals can make retailers up their game and help drive innovation, says David Wild.
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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?