All Apple articles – Page 17
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s grandest global designs
Retailers are upping the design stakes to make their shops stand out from the crowd. We look at some examples of stunning store exteriors from around the world.
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GalleryStore gallery: Samsung’s new state-of-the-art Oxford Street store
Samsung opens a handful of UK stores, replete with brushed metal tables, in an effort to compete with the heavily branded Apple monopoly.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos comes out on top in sales per employee ranking
It may not be the most widely reported indicator of productivity, but UK retail’s sales per employee figures paint a fascinating picture.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Zorlu Center is the new face of Istanbul
Istanbul is a source of retail inspiration, with The Zorlu Center and Istiklal Street providing a contrast that echoes the city’s location.
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OpinionComment: Why we worship the Easter egg
It is a good time to think about the strength and simplicity of your offer, and resist the urge to churn and change rather than evolve.
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GalleryStore gallery: Signage now contributes to entire store experience
John Ryan reports on the latest displays at Trinity Leeds shopping centre, where store signage is becoming part of the store experience in its own right.
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NewsTesco investors line up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke
Tesco investors have lined up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke, naming Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett as one possibility.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Geofencing tipped as hot trend for 2014
Geofencing is poised to be a major mobile trend of 2014 as retailers use location-based technology to deliver highly targeted advertising and promotions.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Would Carphone Warehouse and Dixons be a good match?
It could be a marriage made in heaven, but mergers of equals aren’t easy to make work, so Dixons and Carphone Warehouse will each need to negotiate well.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Valuable lessons global supply chain leaders can teach retailers
Who are the global supply chain leaders and what can the retail industry learn from them? Laura Heywood picks the ultimate line-up and discovers what skills are needed to avoid being left on the bench.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize 'back on track' under new boss John Browett
Monsoon Accessorize celebrated a happy anniversary after returning to the black last year under new chief executive John Browett.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How succession planning can help you find the perfect retail chief executive
Sainsbury’s commercial director Mike Coupe is set to take over as chief executive from Justin King later this year. But a finding boss can be a difficult process which succession planning can help with.
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OpinionComment: Why Carphone Warehouse's Samsung deal makes sense
Samsung has revealed plans to open 60 stores in Europe in partnership with Carphone Warehouse – a strategy that will give Samsung a European presence that took Apple nearly a decade to build, but in just three months.
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OpinionComment: Media hires will keep retailers relevant
The retail and media sectors have always been close cousins. But, as the digital revolution continues to disrupt all aspects of the media space, the role of retailers has to change if they are to remain relevant.
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AnalysisReview of the year: 2013's high profile job moves
There were plenty of shock exists and big appointments this year - Rebecca Thomson rounds up the main movers and shakers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The best video from 2013
Retail Week looks back over the 10 most popular videos of 2013.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 8 biggest people stories of 2013
Retail Week looks back over the 8 most popular people stories from 2013.
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OpinionComment: What ‘I’m a Celebrity’ can teach retailers
Nothing says it’s nearly Christmas like settling down in front of a roaring fire, switching on the telly and watching minor celebrities getting covered in cockroaches.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using Google Glass while shopping
What is it like to shop using Google Glass? Mobile agency Somo lent Rebecca Thomson the technology for an afternoon to find out.