Regional Business Information for the North West
The Future of Retail View Archive
The retail sector is seen as a bellwether for the UK economy as a whole. A crucial part of UK business, the changing nature of retail - from the high street to multi-channel and international opportunities are all reviewed in this supplement, produced by TheBusinessDesk.com in associaltion with Baker Tilly and DWF.
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Future of Retail: Entrepreneur upbeat on Fabric Warehouse
ENTREPRENEUR Tony Caldeira says he is making progress in the turnaround of his retail business Fabric Warehouse, which he bought out of administration in 2008.
Future of Retail: The international question
EXPANDING into international markets has increased as retailers have looked to grow amid the consumer spending squeeze in domestic markets.
Future of Retail: Multi-channel the key to success
SUCCESSFUL retailers will be those that harness the power of new media to interact with existing and attract new customers, experts believe.
Future of Retail: Shop numbers forecast to slump
WITH the sector in a state of flux as increasing number of shoppers move online the number of stores retailers wish to operate is set to...
Future of Retail: Challenges and opportunities in equal measure
THE decline of the high street, migration of consumer habits online, the power of brands, and the international question are all issues...