All articles by Rebecca Thomson – Page 12
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News
John Lewis launches technology incubator JLab for start-ups
John Lewis is launching a start-up incubator, JLab, in a bid to tap into innovative ideas from smaller technology companies and start-ups.
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Analysis
Retail Week Live: John Lewis keynote speaker Andy Street leads the agenda
It has been another good year for John Lews, and managing director Andy Street will be one of the key speakers at next month’s Retail Week Live.
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News
Jon Rudoe promoted to Sainsbury's digital and technology director
Sainsbury’s online director Jon Rudoe has been promoted to digital and technology director, joining the retailer’s operating board and taking overall responsibility for the business’ technological development.
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Analysis
Analysis: How many retailers could you buy for the price of WhatsApp?
Facebook’s acquisition of messaging app WhatsApp sent the technology world into a frenzy yesterday, not least because the social network paid a whopping $19bn for the app.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Asos is unlocking the value of real time data
Real time data has big potential in retail, and Asos is one of the first to make use of it. Rebecca Thomson assesses the possibilities.
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Opinion
Review: Marks & Spencer's new website - editorial, shopper inspiration and good design
Marks & Spencer has launched its new ecommerce site, having spent two years moving from its Amazon platform. Rebecca Thomson takes a look.
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Analysis
Analysis: Are retailers facing a new breed of cyber attack?
Hot on the heels of US retailer Target suffering a huge data breach in December, it has merged that more than 2,000 Tesco customers’ email addresses and passwords were posted online yesterday after data stolen from other sites was compiled by hackers.
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Opinion
Blog: One month to go to enter BT Retail Week Technology Awards
There’s one month to go to get entries in for the BT Retail Week Technology Awards.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why online buying peaks were so different over Christmas 2013
It’s no secret that shopping habits are changing, but 2013’s peak period proved to be very different. Rebecca Thomson looks at the purchasing patterns that emerged over Christmas.
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Analysis
In numbers: Online purchasing patterns over Christmas 2013
Deloitte asked 3,000 customers how they shopped over Christmas 2013, and found 44% claimed to have bought more online compared to 2012.
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Analysis
Analysis: What is the Oculus Rift and how could it be used in retail?
The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that provides a completely immersive experience, allowing users to feel as though they are present in a virtual world.
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Gallery
In pictures: Skincare brand Caudalie opens first London store
French skincare brand Caudalie has opened its first UK store in Monmouth Street, London.
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Interview
Q&A: Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, on how to innovate
Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, talks about innovation at the online retailer
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News
Sir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina among chairmen expecting growth in 2014
Optimism about the UK’s economic outlook has surged in the past year among retailers, according to a survey of retail chairmen.
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Analysis
Analysis: Sir Terry Leahy and Nick Robertson on why delivery has become so crucial
Few would have predicted a decade ago that fulfilment would become the difference between making a sale or not but few would contest now that it plays a huge role.
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Analysis
Analysis: Innovation at Retail Week Live
Innovation is a crucial weapon in retailers’ armouries and Retail Week Live will recognise the best of the best.
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News
The easy days of ecommerce are over, says former Wiggle boss
The easy days of ecommerce are over, according to former Wiggle chief executive Humphrey Cobbold.
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News
Retail has only seen the tip of the iceberg with mobile, says Carphone Warehouse boss
Retail has only seen the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the effect mobile will have, according to Carphone Warehouse chief executive Andrew Harrison.
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News
Asos boosts sales by 33% using real-time data
Asos increased sales by 33% in the four months to December 2013 using real-time pricing software that pulls in data from across the web to inform buying and merchandising decisions.
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Analysis
Analysis: 14 mobile payment services Amazon's Kindle would compete with
The mobile payment market is one of the most innovative sectors in retail and last week it emerged Amazon is considering trying its hand, by turning the Kindle into a till.