All Technology articles – Page 205
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NewsNotOnTheHighStreet appoints former Tesco online boss as chief exec
Etailer NotOnTheHighStreet.com has appointed Simon Belsham, the former online director of Tesco.com, as its new chief executive.
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NewsWe Are Pop Up launches a crowd-sourced retail property letting scheme
Online property platform We Are Pop Up has launched a scheme that allows the general public to advertise spaces to let for retailers.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Amazon, Mike Ashley, and more
Retail news round-up on March 20, 2015: Rumours Aldi to go online, Amazon to test drones, Mike Ashley threatens MPs with legal action over his human rights, and more.
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GalleryStore gallery: Google and Currys PC World take on the high street
Currys PC World and Google have teamed up, using a London store as a template to create an engaging retail experience for customers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use beacons to improve in-store experience?
Since beacon technology was introduced to retail it has been piloted by dozens of big names.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Omnichannel customer analytics platform Walkbase
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Walkbase is in the spotlight.
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NewsClarks rolls out wi-fi and tablets across entire retail estate
Clarks is rolling out wi-fi and LG tablet devices across its 566 retail and franchise stores as part of an omnichannel initiative.
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OpinionComment: Bryan Roberts - Morrisons has a chance to recapture the old magic
Morrisons must get back to basics under new boss David Potts if the grocer is to win back shoppers and gain a bigger profile.
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OpinionComment: Bob Willett - 'Technology is no silver bullet for retail success'
How can retailers predict the next key technology trend to go with? The short answer is most growth opportunities are right under your nose.
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OpinionBlog: What John Lewis learned at South by Southwest festival
I’m mid-way through this year’s SXSW festival and want to provide some insight into what it means to me as IT innovation manager at John Lewis.
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OpinionComment: Retail revolution is transforming the industry for the better
As online retail becomes increasingly commonplace, it is vital for retailers to innovate every step of the customer journey.
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NewsOnline retail sales up 6% in February as shoppers snap up Valentine's gifts
Online retail sales increased 6% last month as the strong performance of Valentine’s Day presents edged up overall sales.
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NewsSwatch reveals plans for contactless payments to tackle Apple
Watchmaker Swatch is to introduce watches that allow customers to make contactless payments as it looks to take on tech companies Apple and Motorola.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Should your website offer personalisation?
Retailers are becoming proficient at targeting and optimising the customer experience on their websites.
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NewsRetail Week Live: 'Are robot fears based on psychology rather than reality?', asks Nesta
Nesta head of research Stian Westlake has questioned whether humans’ concerns about robots dominating the future are based on reality or psychological concerns.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Three-way tie in pitch perfect start-up competition
Elevaate, DigitalBridge and Formisimo jointly won the Pitch Perfect final for start-ups at Retail Week Live 2015.
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NewsRetail Week Live: House of Fraser's Sarah Baillie on how to work with start-ups
House of Fraser multichannel development boss Sarah Baillie said retailers should work with start-ups that are flexible and add value to their proposition.
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NewsRetail Week Live: GameStop boss says omnichannel retailers trump pure-plays
GameStop’s Michael K. Mauler said ecommerce retailers are less competitive than bricks-and-mortar retailers with an omnichannel offer.
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NewsRetail Week Live: JD Williams and Shop Direct on the benefits of personalisation
JD Williams and Shop Direct are both implementing personalisation technology to engage with their customers.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Video - Net-a-Porter IT boss Hugh Fahy on innovation and start-ups
Net-a-Porter’s chief information officer Hugh Fahy speaks to Retail Week about where the etailer looks for technology innovation.