All Series: Retail surgery articles – Page 27
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OpinionRetail surgery: We do not think we are getting value for money from the service charge we pay on some of our stores. How do we go about challenging the landlords on this?
We do not think we are getting value for money from the service charge we pay on some of our stores. How do we go about challenging the landlords on this?
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OpinionRetail surgery: With certain parts of the country more likely to suffer from public sector cuts, should we differentiate pricing and stock by area or even store?
With certain parts of the country more likely to suffer from public sector cuts, should we differentiate pricing and stock by area or even store?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We are interested in the advances in mobile commerce but don’t know which technologies will take off. Where should we start?
We are interested in the advances in mobile commerce but don’t know which technologies will take off. Where should we start?
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OpinionRetail surgery: The data we receive from suppliers is often incorrect. Is this an industry-wide problem or do we need to push our suppliers much harder on this?
The data we receive from suppliers is often incorrect. Is this an industry-wide problem or do we need to push our suppliers much harder on this?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Some businesses have used Google AdWords to great effect during the World Cup. How can we do the same for future events of this scale?
Some businesses have used Google AdWords to great effect during the World Cup. How can we do the same for future events of this scale?
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OpinionRetail surgery: A competitor is opening pop-up shops in unusual places. Should we open one or more, or have we missed the boat on this trend?
A competitor is opening pop-up shops in unusual places. Should we open one or more, or have we missed the boat on this trend?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I choose a suitable team building day for my colleagues?
How do I choose a suitable team building day for my colleagues?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I choose a suitable team building day for my colleagues?
How do I choose a suitable team building day for my colleagues?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What help can we get from the Government as we try to expand our business internationally?
What help can we get from the Government as we try to expand our business internationally?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We have focused on retaining the profitable customers on our database, rather than acquiring new ones. How do we get the balance right?
We have focused on retaining the profitable customers on our database, rather than acquiring new ones. How do we get the balance right?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We have just been purchased by new private owners. How can we expect the culture and running of the business to change?
We have just been purchased by new private owners. How can we expect the culture and running of the business to change?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What will make the biggest difference in improving consumer perceptions of our customer service?
What will make the biggest difference in improving consumer perceptions of our customer service?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Who is responsible for health and safety when we have contractors working in our stores?
Who is responsible for health and safety when we have contractors working in our stores?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the new night-time food licence that is due to come into force in Scotland all about – and who will it apply to?
What is the new night-time food licence that is due to come into force in Scotland all about - and who will it apply to?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Which errors by store staff should we focus on to try and improve our shrinkage rates?
Which errors by store staff should we focus on to try and improve our shrinkage rates?
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OpinionRetail surgery: There is a new environmental certification for product packaging. How should we go about attaining it?
There is a new environmental certification for product packaging. How should we go about attaining it?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We’ve heard retailers are claiming back VAT on their delivery contracts. Why is this and can we do it, too?
We’ve heard retailers are claiming back VAT on their delivery contracts. Why is this and can we do it, too?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How is the change of government going to impact trading?
How is the change of government going to impact trading?
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OpinionRetail surgery: One of our landlords has suggested green leases. What does this involve and what will it cost?
One of our landlords has suggested green leases. What does this involve and what will it cost?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We want to run a marketing campaign to coincide with the World Cup. Are there any rules about how we do this?
We want to run a marketing campaign to coincide with the World Cup. Are there any rules about how we do this?