Monthly Archives: October 2010

‘The key ingredient to retail success is authenticity’, says Alan Giles in an interview with Karla

Posted on October 29, 2010 by wmhadmin

Alan Giles has many years experience in retail businesses. He is currently Chairman of Fat Face Limited, a non-executive director of Rentokil Initial plc and an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford. He was formerly Chief Executive Officer HMV … Continue reading →

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“Consumers look for design on their path to purchase” says Richard in Marketing Week

Posted on October 22, 2010 by wmhadmin

“A design that stands out on crowded shelves is essential if product packaging is to deliver all aspects of the brand promise in an emotional and compelling way.” Richard Williams, Chairman, Williams Murray Hamm, Marketing Week, September 2010. Read the … Continue reading →

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Natural, authentic, tasty, joyful brands should be banned debates Susie

Posted on October 14, 2010 by wmhadmin

Unless of course it’s true, but the next question would then be – do these values differentiate? One of our pet peeves here at Williams Murray Hamm are the words we see in ads, on packs or even in briefs, … Continue reading →

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Apple v Andriod – are we all Appled out? asks Richard

Posted on October 8, 2010 by wmhadmin

I’ve loved Apple products longer than I can remember. They’re beautiful to look at and they are a joy to operate. Even if they were ugly you’d love them anyway because they function so well. I’ve got four iPods, an … Continue reading →

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Sainsbury’s wasteful packaging is my fault confesses Gary

Posted on October 6, 2010 by wmhadmin

I have a confession to make. As production director on Sainsbury’s So-Organics and Basics ranges here at WMH, I am to blame (partly) for the ‘wasteful’ packaging issues that have resulted with them in the dock as we speak. While … Continue reading →

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