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Tesco to open over 150 Express stores in next 3 years

Retail Gazette

Tesco managing director UK stores Kevin Tindall said: “I’m delighted that we have come full circle and returned to the street where it all began, with Jack Cohen’s first store in Burnt Oak. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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12 Proven Customer Retention Strategies in Retail

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Combine follow-up communication with added value services like free shipping, extended warranties, and in-person events to create a holistic customer retention strategy. How to Implement: Send personalized thank-you emails or satisfaction surveys after purchases to show customers that their business is appreciated and valued.

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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Coles’ senior design and innovation manager Pete Rose described the project as turning a “tired shop” into an “incredible” one for the Chadstone shopper. Value plays a very important role throughout the entire store, so we have used various point-of-sale mechanics to draw customers’ attention,” Rose added.

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

Williams stepped back from the helm of the value retailer in September 2023, when Pepco moved him across to head up and the group’s European sister chain. Williams’s return has been well received thanks to his proven track record of transforming the business during his time as managing director between 2017 and 2023.

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April Fools’ Day: worth the effort, or a waste of time?

Inside Retail

Given all the downfalls of getting it wrong, we asked Louise Grimmer, a senior lecturer in marketing at University of Tasmania, and Phoebe Netto, managing director of Pure Public Relations, to weigh in on what makes for a great April Fools’ Day campaign, and whether it’s worth the effort. According to media reports, it’s not.

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Tesco to axe 400 jobs ahead of Budget tax hikes

Retail Gazette

Tesco is set to cut 400 jobs across its stores and head office management as it looks to simplify the business ahead of tax hikes in April. The cuts impact several head office management roles, management in Tesco Mobile phone shops and staff at its in-store bakeries, where it plans to move away from scratch baking.

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Why Understanding Modern Banking Products Adds Value to High-End Retail Strategies

Retail Focus

It’s not really like you’re only into selling luxury items; you have high-value offerings about tailored experiences that can speak volumes to financially savvy elite customers.