All Technology articles – Page 107
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Instagram be your biggest sales channel?
As Instagram sets out its plans to move from social to shopping, we ask if the platform can be retail’s next big sales channel?
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NewsJD Sports and Boohoo launch pay in instalments with Afterpay
JD Sports has joined the throng of retailers to launch pay by instalments with Afterpay, allowing shoppers to split the cost of their purchase over four payment periods, following its UK debut.
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DataData: Half of shoppers less likely to visit checkout-free stores
Half of shoppers are less likely to visit a checkout-free store despite their growing popularity.
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OpinionLeader: Western retailers can't take success in China for granted
As Aldi launches in China, Carrefour is scaling back. The French retail giant is the latest in a long line of big international retailers to dial down their presence in the Chinese market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How technology can save the high street
Hard times on the high street have been thrown into stark relief in the wake of news that Boots may close as many as 200 stores, while a CVA at Arcadia will result in about 50 closures.
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Retail VoiceUnlocking ROI from in-store investments
In-store tech can help to meet the needs of modern consumers, but investments in innovation must also boost the bottom line.
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Analysis75 retailers reveal their AI investment plans
AI is a top investment priority for retailers and the majority have pinpointed the business areas where they believe it will deliver the biggest ROI, exclusive Retail Week research reveals.
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AnalysisTesco: How Lewis will untap new growth opportunities
As Dave Lewis’ turnaround of Tesco nears completion, he is turning attention to new growth opportunities. Retail Week looks at where he is focusing his energy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dixons Carphone plans to regain signal
As Dixons Carphone unveils a sharp decline in preliminary profits, chief executive Alex Baldock explains his plans to “stop the bleeding” and transform the struggling business
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VideoTech. Cast: Adidas exec Swave Szymczyk on taking D2C digital
Adidas global director of digital and retail marketing Swave Szymczyk gives his thoughts on how direct-to-consumer brands can win in the digital economy.
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InterviewHow Co-op’s Whitfield is making convenience more convenient
The Co-op’s food chief executive Jo Whitfield discusses her plans to build a grocery business based on what people actually want. Hugh Radojev reports
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is vertical farming grocery's future or fad?
After unveiling two separate deals in the vertical farming space, Ocado continues to place itself in the vanguard of grocery distribution and consumption.
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NewsBoohoo co-founder hit with £118.5m lawsuit
Boohoo’s joint boss and co-founder has been hit with a £118.5m lawsuit from an IT contractor claiming to be the third founder behind the fast-fashion etailer.
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NewsData: Retailers to spend £160bn on technology this year
The amount spent on technology by retailers across the globe will top $203bn (£161.2bn) in 2019, new research has revealed.
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Retail VoiceFive ways for retailers to get invoices paid on time
Amid declining consumer confidence and with Brexit on the horizon, UK retailers face several challenges – cashflow shouldn’t be one of them. With a 10th of all invoices now paid late, Sage has advice for combating the problem.
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NewsDixons Carphone international boss steps down
The chief executive of Dixons Carphone’s international business has resigned to take up an “unmissable opportunity” at one of Norway’s biggest listed companies.
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AnalysisHow Global Fashion Group is targeting developing markets
As Global Fashion Group plots its IPO, Retail Week takes a closer look at the ecommerce platform aiming to dominate emerging markets across the globe.
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NewsAO.com boss: We wasted millions on Brexit 'non-event'
AO.com boss John Roberts is blaming Brexit for ongoing consumer uncertainty and admits the white goods retailer learned a “load of lessons” from investing millions in its contingency plan the first time around.
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VideoTech. Cast: Is it too late for retail's legacy brands?
Chris Brook-Carter, SVP of Retail Week and World Retail Congress, and former Rakuten executive Will Shuckburgh discuss whether it is too late for some of the industry’s legacy names to adapt to the multichannel world.