At Marjo we are getting a little bored of the doomsayers in the media constantly reporting that the world as we know it is over because of the credit crunch. So we have decided to bring a little ray of light to the party by giving you some good news and advice concerning what we believe you should do to prepare for the inevitable up turn in the economy.
Light at the end of the tunnel
Retailers have always stood up to previous recessions and the best have later prospered in the end, so what can we learn from them?
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Can you believe it?
We have started our very first fully fledged marketing plan to all our lovely customers. After quite a few plans, and interuptions we have finally launched.
If you are lucky enough to be a Marjo customer (lol), then you may well be the proud receipient of a special offer, newletter, or email.
We will be testing the concept this year and if you all feel it is of advantage to you and would like us to continue we will do so. So please let us have any feedback you feel would be helpful, and we will adjust accordingly.
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ASDA initiative increases sales of reusable bags by 1200 %
ASDA has announced the roll out of a successful trial to remove single use carrier bags from checkouts across its 355 stores. This initiative could help retailers across the country reduce the environmental impact of plastic bags by 25% by the end of this year.
Many of Marjo’s wholesale jewellery customers in jewellery, and gift retailing businesses could consider the reusable bags as a way of not only saving the environment, but also as a good source of marketing. Consumers purchasing a re-usable bag will surely use it for longer periods of time, and in a best case scenario be seen by friends, family, and work colleagues. Giving the opportunity for them to discuss your store and products.
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Iconic retailer Ikea avoids paying the highest wages in the industry instead preferring to attract people who are more motivated by working for a company with a strong identity and culture.
Speaking at the recent BRC Annual Conference in London Anders Dahlvig, chief executive of Ikea, suggested: “Paying the highest as a strategy is a dangerous path to go on as you only get people who are motivated by money and they will leave when they get a better offer.”
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Major landlords are preparing plans to allow smaller retailers to pay rent on a monthly basis. It is understood that smaller retail and independent businesses with only a handful of shops will be able to pay their rents monthly, rather than having to pay a large chunk on a quarterly basis.
Landlords including Land Securities and Hammerson are understood to be among landlords working on proposals, following talks with larger retail groups, led by Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green.
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