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IKEA introduces one weekend off in four initiative
By The Retail Bulletin
Home furnishings giant IKEA has made all its 10,400 retail staff eligible for at least one weekend off in every four as it looks to help improve their work-life balance and equal opportunities.
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Dixons Carphone bolsters services offering with launch of Team Knowhow
28 July 2017 by The Retail Bulletin
Dixons Carphone, the electrical and telecoms retailer, has bolstered its services offering with the launch of Team Knowhow, a national network of tech experts which will help customers with installation, support, upgrades and repairs.
Retail jobs decline in second quarter
28 July 2017 by The Retail Bulletin
New data has revealed that the number of jobs in retail fell by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the same period last year.
Bonmarché like-for-likes up 6.8% in first quarter
27 July 2017 by The Retail Bulletin
Women’s fashion retailer Bonmarché has seen its like-for-like sales climb by 6.8% in its first quarter as it implements a new trading strategy.
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Retail Human Resources Summit 2017
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8 June 2017
Future of Retail Customer Engagement
Fostering loyalty in customers is becoming ever more crucial as retailers face fierce competition on the high street and online. In this issue, we take a look at the latest thinking on how to develop a customer-centric focus across organisations and how to connect with customers across multiple channels.In addition to our thought leadership articles, the issue also features interviews with Stephen Hall, former group head of creative at New Look, and Karen Harris, managing director of digital at the Intu shopping centre chain.
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Guide: The Importance of Employee Engagement on the Retail Bottom Line
Retailers are living in a new era - one that combines uncertainty with constant change. Consumer expectations are growing, while competition to attract and retain the best staff is rising. This guide provides an introduction for retailers to the benefits of transforming your employee feedback programme to drive strategic change, and outlines what you should look for when choosing a partner to assist you on the journey.
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