All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 74
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NewsApple Pay UK launch delayed by bank's personal and financial data concerns
The UK launch of Apple’s ‘wave and pay’ contactless mobile payments technology Apple Pay has been delayed over data concerns.
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NewsAmazon launches one-hour delivery for New York customers
Amazon has started offering one-hour delivery in Manhattan, as the etailer giant continues to develop its premium Prime service.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize leverages emailed receipts to target customers
Monsoon Accessorize is using data from in-store and online transactions to send customers more targeted emails.
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NewsBoots wins approval for Nottingham Enterprise Zone property development
Alliance Boots has won approval for plans to develop land at its Nottingham premises to create new labs as well as homes and offices.
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NewsZalando runs third Hack Week to foster innovation and new ideas
Zalando is holding its annual Hack Week event throughout Germany this week to encourage its technology team to pause their normal work and develop new concepts and prototypes.
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NewsPoundworld invests in major overhaul of IT systems
Poundworld is investing in a major overhaul of its IT systems to support its growth ambitions as it aims to double its store portfolio over the next five years.
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NewsBarclaycard unveils gloves that can make contactless payments
Credit card provider Barclaycard has created a glove that can be used to make contactless payments for products at a till.
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NewsAnn Summers launches on Amazon and rolls out free click-and-collect
Ann Summers hopes to grab a bigger slice of Christmas trading by launching on Amazon and rolling out free next-day click-and-collect.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Amazon lets shoppers haggle with sellers
In a break from its fixed-price model, Amazon is now allowing shoppers to negotiate lower prices with third-party sellers on its site.
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NewsTesco offers fine wine in its latest 24-hour social shopping event
Tesco is running a flash 24-hour ‘co-buy’ campaign in which shoppers are encouraged to share deals on social media to receive discounts on cases of fine wine.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Prepaid card provider Pockit
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week prepaid card provider Pockit is in the spotlight.
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NewsWaitrose to roll out real-time feedback system for store shoppers
Waitrose has entered into a partnership to deliver a new real-time customer feedback system across its convenience stores.
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NewsEbay launches iPad app in effort to inspire Christmas shoppers
Ebay has launched an iPad app aimed at inspiring Christmas shoppers as it continues its efforts to entice consumers with engaging content.
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NewsEBay partners with Californian shopping mall on interactive directory
EBay has partnered with a shopping mall in Palo Alto to create an interactive directory that improves customers’ shopping experience.
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NewsNeiman Marcus taps into beacons to flag up offers over Christmas
Neiman Marcus is using beacons to engage with customers during the holiday season as the US department store looks to drive mobile engagement.
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NewsMacy's delivers content and offers through bus stops in New York
Macy’s is among a number of brands trialling a Near Field Communications (NFC) solution embedded in New York bus stops.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Finding the future of retail – TrueStart unearths some gems
The TrueStart innovation hub is on a mission to find the next big thing in retail. Retail Week takes a look at its progress.
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NewsAsda trials location-based mobile ads to drive customers in-store
Asda is tapping into consumer’s mobile device IDs and locations to deliver them targeted ads to drive them into stores.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Product data company Intelligent Reach
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week product data company Intelligent Reach is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the future of energy generation for retailers?
Whether using food waste to power supermarkets or installing wind turbines on roofs, retailers are taking new approaches to energy generation.