Opinion – Page 76
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OpinionEvery retailer needs a strategy for going up against Amazon
I’m a ‘practicologist’, and while not a soothsayer, I do have a reasonably good idea of what’s coming down the track.
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OpinionOpinion: Don’t judge Bunnings by B&Q's standards... yet
Critics on both sides of the UK DIY war came out in force this week to tear strips off both Kingfisher-owned B&Q and its new rival Bunnings.
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OpinionBlog: Creating a level playing field in retail
Following recent media attention surrounding inequality in the workplace, Jill Maples, HR director at Hermes, addresses the issues.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon’s Argos lookalike is no game-changer
Amazon has introduced Instant Pickup at selected US campuses.
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OpinionWhy is retail hitting 'subscribe' on beauty boxes?
As The Hut Group acquires Glossybox and rumours circulate of Walmart’s interest in Birchbox, personalised monthly subscriptions look to be a treasure chest of opportunities.
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OpinionCo-op boss Steve Murrells: Why we employ former slaves
The National Crime Agency’s report published last week revealed that slavery and human trafficking is more prevalent today than most of us thought.
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OpinionOpinion: Is July's footfall dip a bad omen?
At first sight, July’s footfall results do not seem to give rise to huge concern.
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OpinionOpinion: Are Dixons Carphone's stores its problem?
It is worth looking at Dixons Carphone stores to gain a sense of why its shares suffered a heavy markdown on Friday.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda sales will prove it is past its nadir
It’s been a long, dark tunnel for Asda – one it has been attempting to crawl its way out of for almost three years.
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OpinionBlog: First Prime Day, now Amazon Jobs Day
Amazon loves a good ‘Day’. First Black Friday, then Prime Day and now Jobs Day.
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OpinionTen years on, credit crunch lessons still apply
Ten years ago today, August 9, 2007, “the world changed”.
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OpinionOpinion: The grocery market is not Amazon's true target
Most commentators have portrayed Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods as a drawing of the battle lines in the grocery market.
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OpinionAndy Clarke: Regulation has not kept up with grocery
What is driving the apparent scramble for distribution and wholesaling businesses in UK food?
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OpinionAugmented reality: What are the legal realities?
Augmented reality is growing in popularity but what are the legalities that retailers should bear in mind?
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OpinionBlog: Recruiting the right people pays dividends
With the holiday season approaching, finding the right person for the right role is integral, as Carl Lyon, director of delivery experience at Hermes, explains.
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OpinionIs one-click payment the missing ecommerce puzzle piece?
A surge in the popularity of one-click buying is having a profound impact on consumer expectations.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda – is this the long-awaited nadir?
As Asda pre-tax profits plummet 18.8%, is this rock bottom for the grocer? Ged Futter fears not.
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