May 8, 2013
Morrison’s Nutmeg children’s range has exceeded expectations on their first months trading. This range is available in 105 stores and was released in March 2013. Records has shown the reaction from customers has been fantastic, and they have identi...
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March 13, 2013
I was interested to read that supermarket group Tesco had bought restaurant chain Giraffe for £48.6m in what is a continued attempt to revitalize and rejuvenate its UK stores.
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February 21, 2013
I have blogged previously about the decline of the retail industry as factors such as online sales have continued to dominate. It has been one after another Woolworths, Comet, Blockbuster, HMV and Jessops that have left big holes in the high street a...
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January 21, 2013
More news update as to what is happening within the logistics retail sector this year
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January 10, 2013
The working world is now back in full swing after an extended holiday break for many. It’s this time of year when businesses are eager to analyse their performance over the festive period.
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December 7, 2012
Having been on the internet ordering Christmas presents for relatives I wondered what effect this was having upon the retail recruitment industry.
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December 7, 2012
As I like to keep up to date with that is happening within the logistics industry, I recently read this article and it makes you realise how materialistic we can be as a customer see
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November 21, 2012
As most of our clients and candidates are neck deep in peak planning and volumes, it’s a logical time to look forward to 2013 in recruitment. 2012 has certainly not been without its challenges, but despite a double dip recession and over 11% of high...
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September 12, 2012
Burberry has shocked the stock markets, warning that sales have declined. An article published by The Guardian has reported the figures yesterday. Burberry has attributed this slowing down of sales to a drop in demand from China.
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September 6, 2012
If you thought the London Olympics would bring wealth, prosperity and some light at the end of the torrid tunnel think again! Well, I’m only speaking on behalf of the UK retail market who issued last month’s sales which astoundingly fell by 0.4% with...
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August 10, 2012
I have just read an interesting news article about an inquiry into postcode fuel prices. It highlights that motorists in certain areas of the UK are claiming that they are being subjected to a 'postcode lottery' on fuel prices at supermarkets and th...
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August 3, 2012
An interesting discussion has occurred between Price Waterhouse Coopers and the Today programme; they were discussing the Retail industry and the unfortunate increase in the number of insolvencies this particular sector has been experiencing since th...
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July 18, 2012
Marks and Spencer have been racking up the column inches of late with much of the press coverage being less than positive. During the past week or so there have been a number of reports discussing a drop in sales, a management re-organisation and no...
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July 2, 2012
137 year old Wadworth’s Brewery is in the process of implementing the Paragon software system alongside a vehicle tracking supplied by Tom Tom. The maker of 6X, The Bishop’s Tipple and Henry’s IPA beers is installing Paragon’s transport optimisation ...
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June 25, 2012
As I am specifically focusing on the North West and North East it’s always interesting to read new improvements local businesses are incorporating into their organisation through technology.
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May 10, 2012
Clinton Cards was founded in 1968, and known as one the UK's biggest greetings card retailer, operating 628 Clinton shops and 139 Birthday stores and employing approx 8,000 people across the commercial, retail and logistic divisions.
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March 12, 2012
Video game retailer Game is the latest high street store to hit problems, as its suppliers, including Nintendo and Electronic Arts, are refusing to do business with them. A report from The Express has even suggested that Game’s directors are even con...
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February 24, 2012
As it’s near the weekend I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a news article I read this week on the increase of alcohol issues in UK! David Cameron has vowed to tackle the binge drinking situation and is urging the drinks industry, pubs an...
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February 17, 2012
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures for retail sales rose 0.9% between December 2011 and January 2012, a much stronger figure than forecasted by economists, who expected to see sales fall.
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February 14, 2012
I read an article on the Express website yesterday with interest, which was detailing how UK-based fashion companies are now beginning to bring back manufacturing operations to these shores from the traditional “low-cost” countries, such as China, du...
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