Opinion – Page 279
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OpinionRetail entrepreneurs alive and well in the UK
Entrepreneurs are born or may be raised, but are an essential part of UK retail activity
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How retailers can become more sociable
Social networks are a confusing phenomenon for many businesses, and retailers are no exception. The industry tends not to feature high up on lists like the recent Social Brands 100 by the UK consultancy Headstream – only three retailers made it into the top 20 of this one.
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A vision of the future
There is still novelty out there, but it does mean heading to east London
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Under Fressure
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips has gone into overdrive in recent weeks. But will all his bold initiatives come off?
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OpinionQuotas are not the answer for diversity
Companies with more women on their boards outperform others with a 42% higher return in sales, 66% higher return on invested capital and 53% higher return on equity.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
As an etailer, how can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I cross-sell and up-sell on my website?
I want to be able to cross-sell and up-sell on my website. What is the best way to achieve this?
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OpinionOnly channel is multichannel
The necessity of a serious multichannel business, if anyone doubted it, was starkly illustrated in Tuesday’s BRC sales figures for February.
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Partnership Party
The John Lewis Partnership bonus announcement is an event which highlights just what’s different about the business
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Mysupermarket.co.uk
MySupermarket has launched an iPhone app that allows customers to compare the current deals at major supermarkets.
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OpinionEditorial voice key to ecommerce
Consumers don’t just want to be sold to, they want to be informed too, says Sarah Curran
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How good is your company's IT?
The BT Retail Week Technology Awards are fast approaching, giving retailers the chance to showcase their innovative, clever or just plain useful technology projects to their peers.
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The basics of mobile payments
Payment is getting more convenient and fast. Contactless payment will not only be available through your card, but through your mobile later this year. In the throes of the excitement innovation, it’s important to remember the basics.
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Less really is more at Apple
Don’t overcomplicate. Keep things simple and you may save costs, attract attention and increase footfall.
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Paul Coby moves from British Airways to John Lewis
John Lewis has appointed Paul Coby as its new CIO, after he left British Airways earlier this year. Coby is a vocal member of the IT industry and oversaw the introduction of a range of customer-facing techologies while he was there.
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Goodbye Terry, hello Twitter
There are already signs that Phil Clarke’s approach to running Tesco will be different to Terry Leahy’s
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OpinionFairtrade fans aren’t fair weather
Despite the recession people are sticking to their values and buying Fairtrade, says Mike Coupe
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the key changes to the London Low Emission Zone next year?
Can you outline the key changes to the Mayor’s changes to the London Low Emission Zone next year? To what extent will it affect retailers?