All Technology articles – Page 115
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NewsShop Direct toasts ‘record’ Christmas sales
Shop Direct has hailed a “record” Christmas performance as its largest retail brand, Very, powered the group’s performance.
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NewsArcadia drafts in Andy Harding as digital director
Arcadia has hired former House of Fraser and Mothercare executive Andy Harding as its interim digital director, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataInfographic: Two thirds of shoppers set to replace cards with mobile payments
Some 63% of shoppers believe their phones will replace physical credit or debit cards as their main method of payment in five years’ time.
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DataGen Z: inside the minds of retail’s chief disruptors
Generation Z consumers view bricks-and-mortar stores as their preferred shopping channel, new Retail Week research has revealed.
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NewsKroger joins forces with Microsoft to take on Amazon Go
American grocery giant Kroger has partnered with Microsoft to launch two pilot stores combining grocery shopping with digital cloud technology.
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NewsM&S hires ex-Tesco Clubcard boss Andrew Mann
Marks & Spencer has drafted in the former boss of Tesco Clubcard, Andrew Mann, as its new head of insight and customer loyalty.
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NewsMissguided rejigs digital team as Wall departs
Missguided’s chief digital officer Jonathan Wall has been appointed as UK general manager at home security business Simplisafe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is ‘the Amazon effect' really?
The phrase ‘the Amazon effect’ brings to mind images of boarded-up shops and retail bankruptcies.
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Retail VoiceWhen it comes to investment we’re all in it together
Profit warnings from leading etailers demonstrate the battle doesn't just lie in online v physical, but in challenges faced by the industry as a whole.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail has plenty of reasons to be cheerful – really
For many retailers, 2018 might be a year to forget. But despite torrid conditions, the industry has lots to celebrate as Christmas trading peaks and a new year beckons.
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Retail VoiceThe future of retail: digitising the store
In 2019 retailers should focus on digitising the store via mobile technology if they want to win the customer experience battle.
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Retail VoiceRetailers face major business risks without AI
Wayne Snyder, vice-president for retail industry strategy EMEA at JDA Software, shares insight from new research that unlocks some surprising facts.
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DataInfographic: What 2,500 consumers want from airport retail
Discounts, convenience and speed of transaction will help airport retail sales take off, a major consumer study reveals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest tech trends to look out for in 2019
From Amazon Go to automated warehouses, it’s been a big year for retail technology – but what are the innovations that will change how people shop and retailers operate in 2019?
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NewsBoots website crashes following No7 Christmas deal demand
Boots’ UK website has crashed during the vital Christmas trading period after the retailer launched a pre-Christmas deal on its own-brand No7 gift set.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Baldock aims to reboot Dixons Carphone
When Alex Baldock joined Dixons Carphone as chief executive in April he faced a baptism of fire.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What rocked retail in 2018?
Retail Week looks back at 2018 and reviews the pivotal events and themes that shook up the sector.
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Retail VoiceDoes tech hold the key to the retail experience?
Florian Rotberg, chairman of the Digital Signage Summit, looks at the ever-more sophisticated technology in retail and examines the market for experiential opportunities.
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OpinionHow can retailers take advantage of blockchain?
Oracle's Antony Welfare explores the role of the Retail Blockchain Consortium in advancing innovative new tech within the retail supply chain.
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NewsTrouva snaps up ex-Uber director as chair
Trouva has hired a former Uber executive as chair as the online marketplace pursues ambitious expansion plans.