Opinion – Page 308
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OpinionPolitical parties must act to earn retail’s vote
It is a frequent complaint that politicians ignore the retail sector. Events of the last week have shown that they do so at their peril.
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OpinionBad news for grocers’ shares
Food retailers’ shares have been dull for a while, left on the shelf by investors seeking value among general retailers and in other sectors.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we use flexible benefits packages to reward staff at a time when we can’t afford to raise basic pay?
How can we use flexible benefits packages to reward staff at a time when we can’t afford to raise basic pay?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we help our staff monitor and improve their health?
How can we help our staff monitor and improve their health?
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Stuart Rose’s final flourish at M&S
Stuart Rose’s last trading update before Marc Bolland takes over the reins was a strong one, but no-one wanted to talk about it this morning.
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OpinionDigital Economy Bill: Time for change
The debate in Parliament yesterday confirmed that the anti-piracy measures within the Digital Economy bill are certain to pass into law, and be retained regardless of which party takes power next month.
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Down Wembley Way
First visit of two this week to Wembley - the second being for Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final on Saturday - was for Tesco’s launch of its sponsorship of the England World Cup team today.
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OpinionSame old same old in electricals
Travelling to Mumbai and Toronto in the same week gives the opportunity to see different sides of the retail spectrum and to compare what is on offer with what happens in the UK. And one of the unifying factors of these two wildly opposite cities is the manner in which they treat the business of selling electricals.
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George Osborne finds some friends
Shadow chancellor George Osborne needs all the help he can get, but he’s scored a real coup today with many of retail’s top leaders coming out to support his plans to reverse the government’s planned rise in National Insurance.
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OpinionBolland can refine M&S execution
There is scope for executional improvement throughout M&S so that the promise of the ads is fully reflected in what the customer finds in-store. Perhaps that will be Bolland’s biggest impact.
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OpinionWhat’s the big idea for Waterstone’s?
When Simon Fox took the reins at HMV most people didn’t give him a prayer. But his focus on reinventing the brand and creating imaginative revenue streams has given the old dog a new lease of life.
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OpinionJoin the chain gang
Taking control of your supply chain can cut costs and extract more value, says David Wild
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OpinionBreak down the cross-border barriers
UK consumers are Europe’s biggest online shoppers. Most other EU states are way behind so there’s a lot of future business out there and many retailers want to tap into it. But it’s often not that easy, says Stephen Robertson
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OpinionSelfridges' online debut
Selfridges’ much-anticipated transactional website finally went live last week.
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OpinionLandlords seek partnership with retail tenants
Our agenda is partnership – working with tenants and discussing how we can support them, writes British Property Federation chief executive Liz Peace
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OpinionRetail surgery: The grocers are expanding their non-food ranges and eating into our market share. How can we compete with them?
The grocers are expanding their non-food ranges and eating into our market share. How can we compete with them?
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OpinionRetail surgery: The rules for selling cigarettes in Scotland are changing. What will this mean for our stores north of the border?
The rules for selling cigarettes in Scotland are changing. What will this mean for our stores north of the border?
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Cook! Sort of....
Frozen ready meals retailer Cook has opened round the corner from me. Which given my reliance on food which comes from plastic containers, could turn out to be a Godsend.
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OpinionUgly word, ugly concept?
Commercialisation of malls is a concept hated by retailers but becoming more and more important to centre owners. But if they’re going to do it, they have to think of their tenants.
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OpinionTalking books: the way forward
Walking through the lone example of TK Maxx Woman last week it was hard not to wonder which retailers might do something similar.