Make no mistake; these are tough economic times for retailers. Unfortunately, most experts and commentators predict a rough 2012 as well, with low consumer confidence and cost of living increases creating further pressure on retailers.
Blogs
Top 10 tips for boosting the bottom line
15 November 2011
There’s a lot the retail sector can learn from manufacturing in remaining competitive during challenging times, argues Neil Fedden, principal consultant with business specialists Fedden USP
Surviving the price wars through price optimisation
2 November 2011
The supermarket price war of 2011 was inevitable – as price became the main concern of shoppers in their purchasing decisions, the supermarkets started to fall over each other to offer amazing price cuts.
The point of no purchase: the real cost of empty shelves for retailers and brands
28 September 2011
Andrew Mitchell, international sales director for technology services at SymphonyIRI Group, examines the ever complex issue of on-shelf availability (OSA) and its impact on retailers and brands.
Facebook: turning ‘likes’ into buys
23 August 2011
Selling through Facebook is set to be the next big thing, argues Damian Hanson at e-commerce provider One Iota
Customers need local shops – and the statistics prove it
19 August 2011
The independent sector is outperforming the wider grocery market, but as Ken Parsons, chief executive of the Rural Shops Alliance, points out, local stores need the support of planners as well.
Retail: an intelligent approach
17 August 2011
Cindy Etsell, retail expert at SAS UK, discusses how retailers can get the most out of their customer data to improve operational excellence
National Planning Policy: high street future hangs in the balance
25 July 2011
James Lowman, chief executive at the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), asks what the new National Planning Policy Framework means for local shops
Online group buying: what’s the big deal?
7 July 2011
Groupon, LivingSocial and similar deals platforms are on the rise. But what’s in it for grocery retailers, asks Damian Hanson, chief executive of e-commerce solutions firm One Iota.
