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Primark trials online offer at ASOS

On June 3, Primark finally took a cautious step into online retailing by trialling a small range of 20 womenswear products on fashion etailer ASOS's website. The trial will allow Primark to gauge online demand for its products, and with intensifying competition at the value end of the high street, Primark will be able to see if it can gain an advantage virtually.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Jun 2013
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UK demand growth needs nuclear and renewables to hit the target

UK power demand is forecast to grow year-on-year by 1.4% to 2030 according to Datamonitor's latest outlook, with demand reaching approximately 410TWh.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2013
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Apple to take a bite out of the m-payments market

Apple has so far been conspicuous by its absence in the digital wallet market, but two recent patents seem to herald its intention to finally break into this space.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2013
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Bell ID set to ring the changes in NFC

Bell ID's move to deploy software that facilitates storing and accessing customer NFC payment credentials on the cloud is bad news for smartphone manufacturers and mobile network operators, as its approach removes these players from the value chain.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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Credit unions can't compete with payday lenders

Plans to use credit unions to curb the influence of payday lenders will fail because price is not the issue. Consumers know payday lenders are expensive but use them anyway because of their speed, flexibility, and privacy.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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NIG gambles on new e-trading capability for profitable growth

With an unprofitable commercial book that grew little in 2012, NIG is now pinning its hopes of growth on a new e-trading capability to ensure its future within the Direct Line Group portfolio.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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GM's planned Mokka move will address demand but risks overcapacity

According to reports in the German press, General Motors is considering shifting the bulk of the production of its Mokka compact SUV model from South Korea to Spain. The model, launched in October 2012, has proved to be popular with consumers in Europe in spite of the economic conditions, so moving production to an established local venue to meet demand will be a good move for GM if it goes ahead.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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As branches change, so must staff

As the traditional branch model becomes outdated, branch staff will find themselves needing to upskill to provide the levels of service that both customers and the industry demands.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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Added-value services are key to premium positioning

Banks seeking to move from the status of commodity to premium providers should consider offering enhanced services such as rewards programs to improve customer loyalty and goodwill.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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Sabadell mops up retrenchment fallout

As retrenchment sweeps across the finance sector, Banco Sabadell stands out. Recent acquisitions in Spain and the US will benefit from the bank's past acquisition integration success and strengthen its international banking presence.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013

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