All Technology articles – Page 165
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Holland & Barrett's omnichannel experience accelerates
Holland & Barrett has invested heavily in IT recently and is lining up in-store ordering to be “the final part of the omnichannel experience”.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: The Co-op has ground to make up in online retail
The Co-operative chief digital officer, Mike Bracken, will be discussing the online challenges the retailer faces at Retail Week Buzz in September.
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AnalysisRetail Week Buzz: House of Fraser IT boss Julian Burnett’s priorities
We take a look at House of Fraser IT boss Julian Burnett’s priorities ahead of his keynote at Retail Week Buzz on September 15.
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NewsMeet the teams shortlisted for the Retail Week Hackathon
We reveal the retailers and start-up teams that have been selected for the 24-hour Hackathon taking place during Retail Week Buzz next month.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz is everything you need to know about retail success today
Retail Week Buzz will explore the new approach retailers must take to succeed in today’s cross-channel world.
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AnalysisRetail Week Buzz to host budding tech start-ups on Showcase platform
The new Showcase platform will exhibit the best of up-and-coming retail start-ups in a head-to-head pitch to the wider retail community.
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NewsTopshop names smart fabric start-up as winner of wearable tech initiative
Topshop will collaborate with smart textiles start-up The Crated as the winner of its wearable tech competition to create a product prototype.
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OpinionOpinion: To attract tech talent retailers need different brand appeal
The launch of a new, collaborative initiative called SaveTheHighStreet.org is the latest attempt to address the woes of Britain’s retail sector.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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NewsMothercare launches new website to bolster mobile sales
Mothercare has upgraded its ecommerce website to increase its appeal to mobile shoppers after seeing a significant uplift in online sales.
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NewsSmartphone payment uptake stutters as contactless gains traction
The vast majority of UK shoppers have never used their smartphone device to buy in-store, but contactless payments are gaining popularity.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How to build an emotional connection with your customers
Salesforce shares its top tips for building personal connections with customers, and how it can improve loyalty and sales for retailers.
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NewsAmazon to open new fulfilment centre in Essex as it expands product range
Amazon will open a new fulfilment centre in Essex next year to cope with its growing product offer and support small Marketplace suppliers.
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AnalysisWatch: How can supply chain execs drive omnichannel profitability?
Current supply chains are not fit for purpose to deliver a successful omnichannel offering, claim 86% of retailers, so how can that be fixed?
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 key performance indicators for the new retailing world
Retailers increasingly realise that they need to respond to new dynamics such as a shift from transactions to relationships.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Karen Millen, Apple and more
Retail round-up: Sports Direct staff injuries higher than average, Apple’s Chinese investment and Karen Millen loses battle to use her name.
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NewsJohn Lewis first retailer to bring Oculus VR headset to UK high street
John Lewis is set to become the first UK retailer to sell Oculus Rift headsets and will enhance its in-store experience with live demos.
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NewsPretty Little Thing launches next-day click-and-collect
Fast-fashion etailer Pretty Little Thing has launched next-day click-and-collect, via a partnership with parcel delivery shop Doddle.
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NewsRetail Week Hackathon: 24 hours to drive online shoppers into store locations
Have you got what it takes to create the next industry-changing solution in just 24 hours? Entries close this week for the Retail Week Hackathon.
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NewsAmazon plans to open Doncaster warehouse creating 500 new jobs
Amazon is opening its third warehouse in Doncaster next year to strengthen its fulfilment offer, creating 500 permanent jobs.