01 Feb 2012
| by Ben Hall
The LeapPad, which is pitched as a learning tablet for four- to nine-year-olds, was voted Toy of the Year by retailers last week at the British Toy and Hobby Association's Toy Fair.
Sales were driven by strong word-of-mouth marketing and social media sites, without TV advertising, according to Chris ...
26 Jan 2012
| by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
strategic level you can't be a multi-channel retailer in this world without a significant web proposition ...
to flick from retail to web to phone; we need to make that seamless .
We also believe it's a great ...
19 Jan 2012
| by Matt Williams
The agency was appointed after a pitch, and will now work on a series of projects for the DIY retailer to help promote its sustainability and environmental credentials.
It is thought that B Q is keen to put more emphasis on showcasing itself as an environmentally conscious company, and will put ...
18 Jan 2012
| by Helen Edwards, PPA Business columnist of the year
Poorly performing retailers who are quick to blame their plight on the economy would do better...Retailers choose their words carefully when announcing a lacklustre trading performance ...
than any failing closer to home.
'Challenging conditions' were thus cited by retailers from Argos ...
and arrogance of the retail mindset: the sense that shoppers are theirs by right, and it's somehow just bad luck ...
18 Jan 2012
| by Eric Bader, president and chief strategy officer, worldwide, Initiative
technologies on display at CES are having a big impact on retail and how people shop. Virtual dressing rooms ...
13 Jan 2012
| by Rachel Barnes
Twitter presence.
The retailer, which has 27,000 followers of its official @asda account, adopted ...
10 Jan 2012
| by Sarah Shearman
The Tahiti rolls out to Orange retailers this week and is priced at 69.99 upfront, plus a 24-month contract of 25 a month, which includes a data allowance.
The device has a seven-inch screen, the same size as BlackBerry's Playbook, and is made by Chinese tech giant Huawei.
It also has a camera ...
10 Jan 2012
| by Nicola Clark
. In the US, for example, Heinz has introduced several products in reduced sizes with a suggested retail price ...
pressures, brands need to do more to support their customers. Nick Gray, managing director of retail ...
10 Jan 2012
| by David Benady
. Some observers argue that it came across more like an ad for the TV talent show than for the retailer ...
21 Dec 2011
| by John Reynolds
stores on New Year's Day. On Boxing Day, the retailer will open 383 main stores and 406 convenience ...