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T-Mobile’s Chapman quits
Veteran Phil Chapman quits after T-Mobile offers reduced marketing remit
Staff Reporter
Mike: B2B insulated from the ‘crunch’?
Michael Garwood reckons, by and large, B2B dealers have been forced to be prudent in the current economic climate, but are still positive and profitable
The Sharp End: O2 pay and Samsung Pixon
O2’s “brave” move to cut dealer commission risks dealer sales and the new 8 megapixel Pixon handset from Samsung is a humdinger
Business Watch: Voda UK’s fifth boss in five years
Vodafone UK waves goodbye to fifth boss in five years. So what of Nick Read’s successor Guy Laurence?
Women in the mobile world
Devika Sen-Gupta finds that, while mobile retail is certainly male dominated, plans are afoot to redress the balance
Barclay is now banking on B2B
From humble beginnings in Northern Ireland a decade ago, Barclay Communications has become one of Britain’s leading B2B outfits. Michael Garwood talked to the firm’s top brass about service, data deals, and a lack of iPhones
Genuine launches new accessories lines
New accessories offer better margins for dealers
Comment: Pay well and staff with sell
All these new commission schemes for store staff? It’s a wonder mobile retailers haven’t realised sales staff are exceptional creatures who thrive on commission, rather than a basic wage
Comment: High-end handset, late again
The late arrival and short supply of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X1is another example of poor forecasting by vendors and retailers
Comment: Is P4U robbing Peter to pay Paul?
Phones 4U is claiming a great performance on the high street, but at the same time cutting operational costs all over the place