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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Calling all retail suppliers!!!

    Hi, Just trying out one of the features of the forum that I have never noticed before: Community Groups! I thought it would be interesting...

    Started by David Shaw, 17-07-2009 21:34
    • Replies: 5
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    02-04-2010 23:34 Go to last post
  2. Arrow Sticky Thread Sticky: Useful Links

    Thought it would be useful to provide links to retail web sites. Feel free to add any you feel would be beneficial. ...

    Started by retailworld, 29-03-2008 18:01
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    • Replies: 12
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    08-11-2009 14:04 Go to last post
  1. Christmas 2010

    I know it's quite some time away but my thoughts are turning towards thinking about it. Has anyone yet worked on their opening days/hours over the...

    Started by Iaintwoeyes, 16-08-2010 12:21
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 115
    06-09-2010 13:10 Go to last post
  2. Working day length

    Hi Guys, How long is your actual working day ? Including travel time too ? I average at least 11-12 hours and be honest ;)

    Started by emmab, 02-06-2010 19:30
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 143
    06-09-2010 11:37 Go to last post
  3. Looking for some Biz people contacts!

    I'm doing a research paper on web based sales marketing, and we're planning to conduct interviews with the key players in the business to further...

    Started by Rudolf, 02-06-2010 07:34
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 164
    06-09-2010 11:34 Go to last post
  4. Mary Queen of Shops launches classes to help small businesses

    One of the UK's leading retail experts - Mary Portas - is launching a series of master classes to help give thousands of independent retailers the...

    Started by retailworld, 11-07-2010 20:45
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 174
    05-09-2010 15:09 Go to last post
  5. Asos

    I learnt on Tuesday that my debit card has been used for fraudulent use. On 5 different websites. Immediately, I contacted these websites. One of...

    Started by KiKi12, 22-07-2010 09:27
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 110
    30-08-2010 16:45 Go to last post
  6. Typical mark up for online retailers

    Hi, I run an small online shop in the energy saving / eco / solar sector and have been surprised at how low margins offered by manufacturers /...

    Started by meretail, 30-06-2010 15:39
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 186
    20-08-2010 10:16 Go to last post
  7. Thinking of buying a newsagent

    Hey all, i was considering buying a newsagent shop which currently has a turnover of 8000 pounds per week. I already run an online business on...

    Started by moneyman, 10-07-2010 17:13
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 119
    20-08-2010 08:45 Go to last post
  8. alcohol and cigarettes suppliers

    Trying to increase my gross profit by looking at other suppliers, i am under the Premier logo but feel i need to source some products especially...

    Started by marktrubshaw, 12-08-2010 21:18
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 81
    18-08-2010 19:56 Go to last post
  9. Staff opinions

    Im sure the rest of you get bombarded with staff requests and suggestions like i do, but do you actually do anything with them ? and implement /...

    Started by emmab, 26-06-2010 14:56
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 741
    16-08-2010 11:51 Go to last post
  10. New to retai l- convenience store

    Hi everyone bought a convenience store 6 months ago with no real background thought common sense would pull me through how wrong i was, its fully...

    Started by marktrubshaw, 15-07-2010 16:18
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 165
    19-07-2010 17:33 Go to last post
  11. Carrier bags

    Hi , I was considering getting my own re-usuable bags printed , that we can sell to our customers. But I don't know where to start . Ideas anyone ?

    Started by boss44, 03-06-2008 20:02
    • Replies: 7
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    13-07-2010 14:55 Go to last post
  12. Lightbulb New Business - Shop Fittings, display etc

    Hello. I am in the process of starting up a small clothes shop and wondered if anyone could recommend a good website/shop that sells fittings like...

    Started by mcinsha, 06-07-2010 17:02
    • Replies: 2
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    10-07-2010 16:44 Go to last post
  13. How do I track competitors?

    Hello! I am selling more than 1000 products online and want to decide on pricing based on competitor offers. At the moment I am collecting...

    Started by igorprotsenko, 14-06-2010 10:30
    competitor analysis
    • Replies: 5
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    15-06-2010 01:35 Go to last post
  14. SOS! Any Advice Welcome from Experienced Retailers out there!

    Hi there, I just wondered if I could get an opnion from anyone who is already in the retail trade or has been in the past. I have been wanting to...

    Started by jodie, 07-06-2010 23:32
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    advice, new business, premium, risk
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 211
    13-06-2010 12:24 Go to last post
  15. Beat the credit crunch: survival tips for small businesses

    Hi all, Just found this store don my PC - thought it might be of use to some small business owners... The credit crunch in the UK sees banks...

    Started by retailworld, 08-06-2010 15:54
    • Replies: 1
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    08-06-2010 17:33 Go to last post
  16. Casio 140cr

    Have just got a new cheap till for another shop i'm setting up, didn't want to spend a fortune but this new till is driving me crazy, can't figure...

    Started by shoetreeworksop, 22-05-2010 19:56
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 533
    24-05-2010 20:12 Go to last post
  17. Advertising

    im opening a boutique and am wondering if any one has an ideas, advice on advertising for it?? cheers

    Started by pookylu, 18-03-2010 13:53
    advertising, boutiques, business, small
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 311
    16-05-2010 08:29 Go to last post
  18. Hello from myparceldelivery.com

    Hello all I am David Kitchenham from www.myparceldelivery.com I am here to listen, learn and hopefully contribute. Loooking forward to meeting...

    Started by myparceldelivery, 30-04-2010 16:00
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 159
    16-05-2010 08:27 Go to last post
  19. Music Licences

    Not sure if posted under the right section, but one thing i am sure of is that someone here will be able to answer my question. I have a music...

    Started by shoetreeworksop, 06-05-2009 19:09
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 379
    16-05-2010 07:08 Go to last post
  20. The Original Factory Shop---any ideas/information ?

    Hi, Some of you may have read in the news bulletins that the original factory shop chain is on an aggressive opening campaign. They will probably be...

    Started by shopowner, 13-04-2010 07:09
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 221
    14-05-2010 06:41 Go to last post

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