All Technology articles – Page 222
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: PrivateFly boss says crypto currencies are here to stay
The chief executive of private jet charter company PrivateFly says payment methods such as Bitcoin will be increasingly important in retail.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: ‘Mobile is key to our strategy,’ says Lyst
Fashion retailer Lyst’s head of product says that by 2017 consumers will primarily make online purchases via their mobiles.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Analyst David Reynolds on why 'mobile is king'
Getting the customer mobile offering right is more important than adopting the latest technology, according to Jefferies International analyst David Reynolds
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Google retail boss on how wearables can change customers' lives
Wearable tech from Google Glass to contact lenses and even password pills will all make a splash in the next few years, according to industry retail head at Google John Gillan.
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AnalysisRetail Week Hackathon: The live blog
Follow all the action from the first Retail Week Hackathon.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: “We want to keep the spirit of a start-up alive,” says Net-a-Porter
The Net-a-Porter CIO Hugh Fahy wants to ensure that his 300-strong team retains an agile approach to the delivery of the etailer’s technology.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Wearables and robots five years away, says Tesco’s McNamara
Wearable technology such as internet-connected clothing is only five years away from being used in-store at Tesco, chief information officer Mike McNamara said at Retail Week’s Tech & Ecomm Summit.
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NewsVideo: Hackathon judges on why retailers should embrace hackathons
The Retail Week Hackathon kicks off today.
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NewsVideo: Through the Google Glass - behind the scenes at Very's Fearne fashion show
Etailer Very unveiled Fearne Cotton’s spring 2015 collection at a circus-themed fashion show last Thursday. Retail Week uses Google Glass to film the goings-on behind the scenes.
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NewsWalmart and Best Buy spurn Apple Pay for retailer-backed alternative
US retail giants Walmart and Best Buy have both signalled that they will not adopt Apple Pay, the near-field communication payment method unveiled as part of the iPhone 6 launch.
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OpinionBlog: Topshop leads the tech savvy fashion pack at London Fashion Week
British Fashion Council chairwoman, and Net-a-Porter founder, Natalie Massenet kicked off London Fashion Week on Friday by heralding the city as the “most tech savvy” fashion capital in the world.
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AnalysisThe potential impact of Apple Pay: What retailers need to know
Apple burst onto the mobile payments scene with the launch of an NFC-enabled phone and Apple Pay, which could transform the much-hyped technology.
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NewsMoody's downgrades Phones 4u's credit rating following review
Moody’s has downgraded Phones 4u’s credit rating to Caa1 after a review that followed the retailer losing its contract with Vodafone.
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OpinionComment: A simple wi-fi connection would do wonders
Retailers need to create a multichannel experience that makes it easy for shoppers to access additional product information in-store while creating a single view of their interactions across channels.
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NewsDigital start-up investor Haatch gets planning permission for hub in Stamford
Digital retail start-up incubator Haatch has been given the go ahead to start work on a five-floor hub in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
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NewsRetail Week Hackathon: Top-ten shortlist revealed
The first Retail Week Hackathon takes place next week at the Emirates Stadium, where teams will compete with the challenge set as ‘Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience’.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and Debenhams
Retail news round-up on September 11, 2014: Sports Direct shareholder revolt over pay and Debenhams partners with Buyapowa
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NewsTopshop creates a 'Social Catwalk' for London Fashion Week
Topshop is creating a “fully interactive digital mosaic” showcasing Instagram users’ comments in its Oxford Street window during London Fashion Week.
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OpinionComment: Apple's NFC iPhone can leapfrog the competition
Is Apple’s near-field-communication (NFC) smartphone another example of the retailer allowing others to pioneer a technology before presenting an accessible solution?
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NewsOasis trials beacon technology in revamped Meadowhall store
Fashion retailer Oasis is piloting beacon technology in its shop window mannequins in its revamped store in Meadowhall, Sheffield.