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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Automated bundling platform Swogo
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, Swogo is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are retailers so keen to deliver through transport hubs?
Transport hubs are increasingly important for fulfilment strategies at retailers including John Lewis and Asda, as they seek to make the last mile cheaper.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the complexities of trading in China?
As online retail goes from strength to strength, China’s potential as an international ecommerce leader cannot be underestimated.
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InterviewInterview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online scheduling platform Bookingbug
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, Bookingbug is in the spotlight.
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OpinionComment: The fulfilment essentials for a successful Black Friday
Collect+ chief executive Neil Ashworth explains how retailers should prepare for the fast-approaching Black Friday opportunity
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to prepare for the next generation of shoppers
Samsung Electronics UK’s pop-up at Westfield showcased the latest retail tech and hosted a discussion on how it can enhance shopping.
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OpinionComment: Iceland has created opportunity from the grocery battlefield
The battle raging between the grocers on price and innovation has made tough decisions necessary - but it has also brought opportunities.
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OpinionComment: How retailers can unite online and offline consumer experiences
As omnichannel retail continues to gain popularity, here are four ways for retailers to meet their customers’ changing expectations.
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OpinionComment: What do M&S’s results mean for CEO Marc Bolland?
A year ago the Marks & Spencer interims on November 5 were a damp squib, but today the shares have taken off like a rocket.
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OpinionComment: What to expect from Sainsbury’s strategic review
Hot on the heels of Netto’s touchdown again in the UK Sainsbury’s, a joint venture partner of the Danish discounter, will update next week.
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OpinionComment: Apps will continue to transform life – and retail
Some technologies have had a big impact on people’s everyday lives and retailers need to ensure they keep up the momentum
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AnalysisThe 12 trends of Christmas: this festive season's big themes
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers are preparing for a frenetic shopping season. Retail Week looks at the themes that will dominate this Christmas.
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OpinionComment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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OpinionComment: Mothercare is growing up fast under Mark Newton-Jones
Mothercare’s CEO has made strides in turning the struggling retailer around and plans to transform it into a digital business.
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Opinion
PCI DSS scope reduction without the hangover?
With as many as 9 in 10 retailers failing to retain compliance without remediation and levels of compliance still less than 40% is there a better way to get to PCI DSS compliance?
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OpinionComment: Retailers are too complacent about data security
Payment card data has long been a target for cyber criminals, but over the last 12 months we have seen major compromises in the US retail sector.
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OpinionComment: Christmas – the lights are on but is anyone buying?
The fall in consumer spending in September is not good news for the long-suffering high street retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's Uncanny Valley - when is personalisation too personal?
Personalisation has become one of retail’s favourite buzzwords, but how far can it go before it’s just creepy? Retail Week investigates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why CIOs are losing power over retail technology
As technology becomes integral to many retail roles, more departments now have a say in IT spend. Retail Week assesses the implications.