All Technology articles – Page 187
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NewsAlibaba profits almost triple after delivering strong fourth-quarter sales
Alibaba’s full-year profits nearly tripled as the etailer delivered a strong fourth quarter driven by rocketing mobile sales.
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NewsWalmart launches competition for start-ups to trial tech in store
Walmart has launched an initiative allowing start-ups to pitch their technology to the retailer, culminating in an in-store trial.
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NewsGame acquires augmented reality supplier to drive customer engagement
Game has acquired augmented reality software business Ads Reality to grow the group’s digital capabilities and customer engagement.
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OpinionOpinion: Technology’s most profound impact on retail is only just starting
Notonthehighstreet.com chief executive Simon Belsham looks forward to a blending of online and offline retail that inspires consumers
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OpinionOpinion: Generation Z entering the workforce and the great retail shift
Retailers face another seismic shift as generation Z enters the workplace – how can they win the loyalty of these digital-savvy spenders?
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NewsWestfield tests augmented reality personal shopping experience
Westfield is trialling technology that allows shoppers to buy items from a personal stylist in their hotel room via an interactive mirror.
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Report Store
Technology and the Role of the Store Associate
An evolving retailer-customer relationship
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AnalysisAnalysis: Turning virtual reality into a tangible retail tool
From tardis car showrooms to try before you fly holidays, augmented reality is making its presence felt in the retail industry.
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NewsTopshop collaborates with John Lewis partner on wearable tech initiative
Topshop has launched a tech initiative that will allow start-ups to develop a wearable tech product in collaboration with the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The role of store associates in the digital age
Retail Week and Manhattan Associates investigate the role of technology in the evolving retailer-customer relationship in a new report.
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AnalysisProfile: Amazon's new UK boss and former Asda exec Doug Gurr
Amazon’s new UK boss Doug Gurr is a triathlete and intrepid adventurer. He will need to combine agility and endurance to tackle the role.
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NewsWilko overhauls digital strategy to drive online conversions
Wilko is implementing a new online strategy to drive web revenue, focusing on improving conversion rates and customer experience.
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NewsWatch: Carphone Warehouse pushes mobile network with digital ad campaign
Carphone Warehouse has launched a series of four documentary-style films as part of a brand campaign for its mobile network, iD.
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VideoThe Chinese opportunity – Alibaba's UK boss Amee Chande
Online marketplace Alibaba, founded in China in 1999, is one of the world’s biggest and most intriguing retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the 'game changing' pop-up store trend is here to stay
Pop-ups are a growing trend to enhance retail and dining experiences, with such bars, street food stalls and stores ‘popping up’ all over the place.
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AnalysisInfographic: Waitrose's China launch plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 22, 2016: Waitrose’s plans for launch in China, retail footfall slumps in March, plus more.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: What are the five mobile communication channels digital natives crave?
Find out how to deliver the right message at the right time, using the right channel in the new Retail Week and OpenMarket guide.
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NewsPracticology bolsters management by hiring former Sweaty Betty director
Retail consultancy Practicology has hired Sweaty Betty’s former digital director as it targets clients in Europe and North America.
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OpinionOpinion: Bridging the retail gap between visualisation and reality
Luxury and home retailers are increasingly using augmented reality to help shoppers visualise purchases and enhance customer experience.
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NewsOasis to launch integrated m-commerce and engagement app
Oasis is developing a new m-commerce and engagement app, featuring a personal stylist booking system and social and editorial content.