All Retail Week Live articles – Page 17
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AnalysisVideo: Mary Portas defends towns after underspend controversy
Mary Portas, the self-styled retail guru, has defended criticism over how the Portas Pilot towns and local authorities that have been awarded funding from the Government have spent the money.
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AnalysisVideo: Portas review has not ended up in filing cabinet, says Mary Portas at Retail Week Live
The Portas Review has been “one of the most significant” developments for the retail industry, Mary Portas, the self-titled retail guru, said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Highlights from Retail Week Live
Highlights from Retail Week Live 2013, including Jacqueline Gold, Chris Brook-Carter, Scott Weavers-Wright, Vince Cable, Andy Clarke and Mary Portas.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Out-of-town retail parks will struggle, says Bill Grimsey
Out-of-town retail parks will suffer the same decline as high streets as shoppers move online, said Bill Grimsey, former boss of Focus DIY and author of Sold Out, at Retail Week Live today.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Aurora to shrink store estate as shoppers move online
Aurora, the group which owns brands Oasis, Warehouse and Coast, plans to shrink its store estate by between 30 and 40 stores per brand over the next five years, as online shopping surges.
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AnalysisVideo: Research the key to overseas expansion, retailers told
Retailers looking to break into international markets must do their homework before they make a major financial commitment, delegates at Retail Week Live have been told.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Adapt more for local markets, says Cath Kidston
A greater understanding of product with local relevance is key to international success, Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson told delegates at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisVideo: Customer service critical to specialist retailers' survival, says Dixons' Seb James
The overhaul of Dixons’ dismal customer service reputation has been critical in turning around the fortunes of the electricals retailer, delegates at Retail Week Live heard.
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AnalysisVideo: Apple was a learning curve, says John Browett
John Browett, chief executive of Monsoon Accessorize, said his time at Apple was a huge learning curve in his career, speaking at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisVideo: "Customers are bored with austerity – give them something exciting", says Ann Summers boss
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold has challenged retailers to stop focusing on austerity in their marketing communications.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers show their support for Fair Rates for Retail
Retailers have shown their support for Retail Week’s Fair Rates for Retail campaign during Retail Week Live.
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GalleryIn pictures: Day two at Retail Week Live 2013
Photos from day two at Retail Week Live including Mary Portas, John Walden, Jacqueline Gold and Sebastian James.
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AnalysisVideo: Retail bosses highlight retail skills shortage
Finding talented staff across retail has become more difficult in the last 18 months, retail bosses said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Coles' Stuart Machin at Retail Week Live
Keener pricing and better value has been key to the turnaround of Coles, the Australian retailer, according to its store development and operations director Stuart Machin
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NewsRetail Week Live: Combine physical, human and digital elements in retail says Fitch
Retailers must combine the physical, human and digital elements of retailing in order to edge ahead of their competitors, the strategy director of branding agency Fitch said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should emphasise trust as well as develop online says Maplin chief
Retailers should put as much emphasis on relationships and trust as they do on online development, according to Maplin chief executive John Cleland.
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NewsRetail Week Live: M&S 'delighted' with Cheshire Oaks performance
Marks & Spencer head of new channels Benjy Meyer said the retailer is “delighted” with the performance of the technology in is multichannel showcase store in Cheshire Oaks.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Retailers should shout about staff skills, say Pets At Home
Specialist retailers should employ staff with specialist knowledge, according to the people director of Pets At Home, Ryan Cheyne.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should not fear poor reviews, says Kiddicare boss
Retailers should not be afraid of publishing negative consumer reviews online, according to Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Role of stores will change dramatically
The role of stores will change dramatically in the future, retailers at Retail Week Live said today.