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Mobile shopping is here to stay. But should traditional retailers view it as a threat or an opportunity?

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Trust Boots to succeed

Alliance Boots’ CEO Alex Gourlay has worked at the health and beauty giant since he was at school. In this exclusive interview, he talks about why building long-term relationships is integral to the brand, and how strong...

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  • Reigning supreme

    Raj Rawal, CIO at fast food giant Burger King, understands the need to deliver good service quickly. And as the 55-year-old firm looks to expand its technology menu, the IT...
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  • Personal investment

    Times are still tough for the retail industry, and with companies shutting up shop across the region, it may just be time to stop investing in business strategies or technology...
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  • Future home improvements

    Home improvement retailer Kingfisher was one of the first retail chains to bring sustainable principles into its operations. Now 20 years on in an increasingly environmentally...
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  • Welcome to the jungle

    Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels is focused on transforming the internet behemoth into the world’s most customer-centric organisation – and is using innovation to...
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  • Safe and sound

    In today’s business climate, security is a paramount concern, as retailers cannot afford the crippling costs that theft and fraud can have. Next Generation Retail takes a look...
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  • Signs of the times

    Once the familiar back-drop to sporting events and skylines of major retail cities, digital signage systems are changing. Bringing quick, direct marketing campaigns right into...
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Executive Interviews

Logical man management

QBIS Business Systems Ltd's Andrew Johnston reveals to NGR how an improved work force management protocol can eliminate errors and boost a retailer’s bottom line.
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Payment solutions for the next generation retailer

David Jokinen explains how retailers can implement payment solutions to maximise the efficiency of e-commerce retailing.
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Retail revolution

Evolution in technology is revolutionising the retail industry. Itellium’s Jens-Uwe Holz explains how retailers can utilise technology to maximise turnover in today’s mobile market.
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Next Generation Retail Summit
5th - 7th April 2011

The NGR Summit will provide a number of different networking channels to execute and promote business. Our business model is built around the success of networking and focused interactive workshops. Senior decision makers will engage in business meetings with solution providers who are specific to their business challenges and areas of future investment. Location: Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, The Netherlands