All Technology articles – Page 171
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OpinionOpinion: The retail benefits and pitfalls of smart device payments
Smartphones provide shoppers with a convenient and secure way to buy in-store, but will they be adopted as a mainstream payment method?
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Are ecommerce and supply chain teams working together effectively?
Join Retail Week and MetaPack for a Twitter debate on the importance of bringing the focuses of the different business functions together.
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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NewsApple boosts its digital wallet offer with desktop functionality
Consumers who use desktop devices to shop online can now use an Apple Pay button to access their digital wallet and make faster purchases.
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NewsFind out how retailers can minimise risk of cyber-attacks at Legal Club dinner
Hear from the Government’s top tech advisor on how to protect your business from modern-day attacks at an exclusive dinner on June 28.
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NewsFacebook launches store visit and purchase tracking technology
Facebook has launched advertising technology that will allow retailers to track shoppers’ in-store visits via their mobile ad campaigns.
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NewsSnapchat squares up to Facebook as it extends ad capabilities
Snapchat, which launched ad capabilities on its platform a year ago, has unveiled a host of improvements to snare retailers looking to advertise via social media.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots one-hour delivery via Chop Chop mobile app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app that promises one-hour delivery to its customers as the grocer steps up its fulfilment drive.
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NewsVisa Europe speeds up shopping process via augmented reality
Visa Europe has collaborated with augmented reality app Blippar to enable consumers to instantly purchase products.
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OpinionBlog: What's the secret behind the success of petplanet.co.uk?
Hermes’ head of marketing Joanne Morley speaks to Petplanet.co.uk to understand the etailers’ delivery strategy.
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AnalysisInfographic: Matalan's profits take a hit, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 10, 2016: Walmart’s Dave Cheesewright on Asda, Matalan’s figures and the latest retail sales stats
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Big data goldmine still waiting to be exploited by retailers
How the UK’s leading retailers are harnessing systems, tools and technologies to effectively exploit big data to drive up profits.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How can Internet of Things improve the running of retail businesses?
Find out how Internet of Things technology can benefit your business and help improve the shopping experience in this how-to guide for retailers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Menswear etail stylist service Thread
Thread is a fashion technology start-up combining personal stylists with algorithms to select items for users. Chief executive Kieran O’Neill explains more.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ugg sprinkles luxury fairy dust in Disney World, Florida
UggThe Australian footwear brand opens a new proposition at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, with some digital treats, John Ryan finds.
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OpinionOpinion: What retailers can learn from Twitter’s ‘Buy’ button retreat
Last month Twitter announced that it will curtail development of its ‘Buy’ button, raising questions over the future of social commerce.
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VideoWatch: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's closing AGM press conference in full
Walmart boss Doug McMillon shares his thoughts on the focus of Walmart going forward, the international market and digital technology.
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: The annual meeting, Uber, Waltons and Katy Perry
In our final video diary from shareholders week, we go inside the main event and examine the focus for Walmart moving forward.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Workforce management could save retail millions by 2020
Kronos considers the steps retailers must take to safeguard profits, drive productivity and retain the best employees.