For brands of all shapes and sizes, a great vision can inspire and guide brilliant marketing that creates more meaning, clarity and differentiation for consumers and employees. However, most visioning projects sink without trace under the weight of theory, complexity and lack of focus. Now, David Taylor brings his trademark no-nonsense approach to this critical area.

2008, a year of change.

Christmas never seems to be far away when you work in retail.  No sooner have last year's festivities been wrapped up and the Christmas Sale is done and dusted, than thoughts start turning to the next round of Christmas fun.  But, in the flurry of activity, crucial steps can often be overlooked as pressure mounts and retailers grown accustomed to the monotony of year in, year out in-store preparations.

Business ratios are the figures that provide management with targets and standards for their organisation. This book enables managers of different functions to work together towards achieving business goals. This edition covers many areas and includes added content.

This provocative and candid book goes behind the scenes to reveal the secret of success behind a number of leading UK retailers. It includes in-depth case studies on John Lewis, Selfridges, Carphone Warehouse, Odd bins, Topshop, B&Q and HMV and unique insight from a number of top retail analysts and commentators.

Peter James Ryan and Gerard Manion have combined their vast retail consulting experience with insightful interviews featuring some of Australasia’s leading retailers, to provide a unique and articulate view of what makes retail and retailers tick.

So, you've decided to enter the exciting world of retailing - one of the most dynamic and rewarding industries in Australia!

Future economic growth lies in the value of experiences and transformations — good and services are no longer enough. We are on the threshold, say authors Pine and Gilmore, of the Experience Economy, a new economic era in which all businesses must orchestrate memorable events for their customers. The Experience Economy offers a creative, highly original, and yet eminently practical strategy for companies to script and stage the experiences that will transform the value of what they produce. From America Online to Walt Disney, the authors draw from a rich and varied mix of examples that showcase businesses in the midst of creating personal experiences for both consumers and businesses.

A behind-the-scenes look at Wal-Mart's successful business strategies and tactics.  What I Learned from Sam Walton unlocks the secrets to Wal-Mart's success and provides answers to these and many other questions.

52 ready-to-use articles for newsletters, magazines, team meetings and in-store coaching sessions all written in Jurek Leon’s practical, easy to read style. Enhanced with 16 illustrations by cartoonist Don Binks, creator of Terry the Terrific Tiger, you will discover a host of ideas and examples to help you –

27 questions answered to help you and your team get the merchandising basics right in your store.  This book will help you to make immediate improvements in your store.