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Industry-first research proves live events deliver powerful emotional engagement between brands and

Going face-to-face with your customers can significantly enhance your brand's reputation in its sector

Fashion retailing - Where have all the staff gone?

A recent study into service levels in the fashion retail sector reveals that service is on the decline, despite the need to keep customers when there are fewer around with less to spend.

Myth-busting research points to a bright future for discounters

Finally we've some hard evidence to dispel the many myths that have built up around the discount supermarkets since they started to gain a foothold in the UK grocery market.by Mike Hinchcliffe

If green is the new black, e-commerce needs to show its true colours

Retailers know a good sales hook when they meet one - and green is clearly the new black when it comes to products and services.By Ian Davis

Empathica Launches Social Media Tool GoRecommend

The new Facebook application, GoRecommend, puts net promoters to work, driving up to 1,500 positive brand impressions from a single customer recommendation.

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Computer retailers defend standards

Retailers singled out for criticism from Which Computing over their customer service have defended the standard of support they provide to the public.

September Rankings of Top 50 Retail Websites

Big multi-channel players suffer from worst performing websitesBy Glynn Davis

Comment: Mystery Shopping: The Agent of Change

Customer service affects many areas of our lives. The standard of service you receive determines future purchase decisions and your perception of retail outlets, services and brands.

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Broker note - DSG

Pali International has re-iterated its 'Neutral' recommendation on DSG after the company's £310 million equity raising.

Kingfisher - broker's note

Investec Securities is moving its recommendation on Kingfisher to 'Hold' from 'Sell' following the group's preliminary results.

The City view - Game Group

Altium Securities has downgraded its recommendation on Game Group from 'Buy' to 'Hold' following the strong run the shares have enjoyed recently.

Brokers note - Topps Tiles

Singer Capital Markets has re-iterated its 'Buy' recommendation on Topps Tiles ahead of its Q3 trading update on August 5.

Brokers note - Game Group

Altium Securities has re-iterated its 'Buy' recommendation on Game Group on the back of a belief its stores-based model still has plenty of life left in it.

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Ted Baker unjustly dragged down

The City's response to the recent Ted Baker statement showed just how tough it is out there in retail land (if you really needed telling). by Glynn Davis

Retail round up - The Sunday papers

Jurek Piasecki accuses PwC of thwarting his Aurum buyout, Next to unveil 14pc fall in profits, Newcastle United owed £225,000 by Baugur, Britain has more supermarkets than pubs, figures show, M&S faces new revolt over Rose, Ashley tries to block JJB's sale to rival

Retail round up - The Sunday Papers

Sir Geoff Mulcahy in possible 11th-hour rescue plan for Woolworths, Justin King to take on 2012 Olympics role, Sports Direct faces more scrutiny, More national retail chains predicted to close

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Consumer behaviour: All in the mind

Research shows that women are more demanding when they shop and influence up to 80 per cent of purchases. Charlotte Hardie finds out how retailers can cash in by tapping into the female psyche.

BRC urges Government to scrap VAT on green white goods

Retailers are calling on the Government to scrap VAT on energy efficient appliances and offer incentives to trade in old white goods for more environmentally friendly ones.