All Microsoft articles – Page 13
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Retail VoiceTomorrow’s technology is here today
Innovation is rife in retail. With a plethora of new technologies promising to revolutionise operations, Microsoft takes a look at the most exciting advancements.
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Retail Voice
How chatbots create conversational commerce
Chatbots provide retailers with a host of opportunities, from operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences to cost saving and intentional selling. Microsoft explores the technology.
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NewsApple and Facebook join race to create AR glasses
Apple and Facebook have joined the race to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses that could eventually usurp smartphones.
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Retail VoiceWhat does digital transformation really entail?
Microsoft rounds up vital insights from an exclusive digital evolution event, featuring a host of expert retail speakers.
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OpinionBlog: Connecting with consumers via innovation
As consumers expect a more seamless experience, Hermes’ Jon Ormond assesses the need to connect with mobile shoppers to offer a ‘smarter’ service.
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OpinionAnalysis: Top 10 marketing game-changers in 2017
In a world of connected devices and intelligent interfaces, retailers need to prepare for a tech-enabled future.
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NewsJohn Lewis' sales boost from new fashion ranges
Sales at John Lewis were driven up last week by a strong performance in fashion as the retailer benefited from new season ranges.
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OpinionAnalysis: The technology that made waves at NRF
Retail is on the very edge of a revolution. Technology is driving change never before seen.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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Opinion
Blog: The tech delivery trends tipped for 2017
Hermes’ David Turner takes a look at the technology trends set to shape the supply chain in the coming year.
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NewsCoop Italia unveils its 'supermarket of the future'
Coop Italia has launched its ‘supermarket of the future’ as the retailer aims to create an “innovative and informative” shopping experience.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: New systems are obsolete fast, says Sainsbury's Argos CTO
New technology systems will become obsolete faster so must be easy to replace, advises Sainsbury’s Argos chief technology officer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.
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OpinionOpinion: Experience wins over convenience in the bid for customers
The city centre, it seems, may be the clear winner when it comes to the challenge of delivering a world-class customer experience.
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OpinionOpinion: Why shoppers are demanding fresh thinking from retailers
Chewing the fat with retail leaders is usually a fascinating experience, but a chat with the people who shop in their stores can prove equally illuminating.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by new releases from Apple and Microsoft
Sales at John Lewis increased 5.3% last week with new releases from Apple and Microsoft boosting the performance of its electricals division.
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NewsB&Q hit with petition over changes to staff pay rates as living wage looms
B&Q staff are rallying against changes to pay rates and benefits they claim are being made to counteract the cost of the living wage.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Cloud computing can be a tool for fast digital change
Find out how the cloud is giving retailers a digital lift in a quickly shifting technology landscape in the new Retail Week and Cisco guide.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales boosted by half term and Valentine's Day
John Lewis sales surged 6.9% last week as the retailer cashed in on a “strong week’s trade” during the half term school holidays.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Is three the magic number for Dixons' combination stores?
The new ‘three-in-one’ Currys PC World Carphone Warehouse format is a mixed-brand affair, and the Hedge End branch demonstrates that it works.