All In-store technology articles – Page 31
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NewsDixons Carphone using technology to bring people back to shops
Dixons Carphone’s new in-store price comparison tool Pin Point brings customers into its shops, according to marketing director Julian Diment.
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NewsRadioShack to introduce Apple Pay mobile payments in 900 stores
RadioShack plans to launch Apple’s mobile payments service across 900 US stores this week, with a roll-out planned for next year.
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The year in ecommerce news and innovation
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced. Here is a round-up of the biggest etail news events and projects of 2014.
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AnalysisHow artificial intelligence can be used in point-of-sale displays
Artificial intelligence is being experimented with in point-of-sale displays by a team from Queen Mary University and a digital agency.
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NewsAsda to run augmented reality monster hunt for Halloween
Asda will use an augmented reality app to bring to life an in-store monster hunt it is running this Halloween.
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OpinionComment: Retail multichannel offers should be continually innovated
EBay research shows multichannel technology is where UK retailers both see the future of retail and feel they are under-investing.
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NewsJaeger plans ship-from-store delivery as part of new ecomm strategy
Jaeger is embarking on a new ecommerce strategy to support growth, including a plan to ship items from its stores within the next 12 months.
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NewsIkea pays customers compliments with motion-sensing mirror
Ikea is testing an interactive ‘motivational mirror’ to provide people with positive reinforcement, with messages including “suits you sir”.
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NewsJohn Lewis trials interactive sofa studio using RFID and 3D printing
John Lewis is piloting a new digital tool for its Any Shape, Any Fabric sofa service, using 3D printing and RFID tagging to help people choose their sofa.
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NewsInnovation: Menswear brand uses crowdfunding to create ultimate tech-enabled store
A menswear brand is seeking to create what it calls the store of the future, where technology will be used to tailor the shopping experience around a customer’s interests.
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NewsMobile location start-up Localz wins John Lewis’s JLab
Localz, a start-up specialising in micro-location technology, has won John Lewis’ technology incubator competition JLab.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch click-and-collect service in Caffè Nero
House of Fraser customers will next month be able to pick up high heels with their flat whites as the retailer introduces its click-and-collect service to a Caffè Nero coffee shop.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The final pitches at John Lewis’s technology incubator JLab
The winner of John Lewis’s start-up competition will be announced on Sunday. Retail Week went to hear the final presentations from the five finalists.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Wearables and robots five years away, says Tesco’s McNamara
Wearable technology such as internet-connected clothing is only five years away from being used in-store at Tesco, chief information officer Mike McNamara said at Retail Week’s Tech & Ecomm Summit.
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GalleryStore gallery: The White Company’s bright ideas for in-store design
The White Company has debuted a striking new shop fit in Norwich, using a dramatic exterior to attract customers to its revitalised in-store offer.
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AnalysisComment: Apple’s entry into wearable tech will personalise in-store shopping
Many retailers have tried and failed to shake up the in-store shopping experience by capitalising on advancements in consumer technology. Until now.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Customer experience innovations from Dixons Carphone and Pets at Home
Customer experience has become retail’s biggest buzzword, and Retail Week’s new event aims to get under the skin of exactly what it means.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s One Stop lights a beacon in convenience retail
Tesco’s convenience subsidiary is rolling out beacon technology in a move which could herald a new era of digital retail engagement.
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OpinionComment: The possibilities of digital aisles are endless for retailers
Floor space may be one of the most limiting factors for retailers, but innovation is promising to revolutionise the in-store experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has retail technology moved from cost saver to profit maker?
As part of a wider report in conjunction with the Retail Week Technology & Ecommerce Summit, IT leaders discuss how technology has evolved.