All Technology articles – Page 228
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NewsFormer Co-op CIO Andy Haywood joins N Brown
Former Co-op chief information officer Andy Haywood has joined home shopping retailer N Brown in the same role as it plans a major systems overhaul.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bill splitting service MyCheck
The retail technology industry is full of small, fast-growth technology companies that could help retailers solve some of the challenges and problems of a multichannel world. Retail Week is highlighting some of the best.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven problems with personalisation and how to solve them
Retailers using data to target customers often come up against some common hurdles. Retail Week looks at how to overcome them
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NewsAsos and Ocado among attendees of Graze.com's 'Silicon Valley-style' data event
Snack foods etailer Graze.com is holding a ‘Silicon Valley-style’ data knowledge sharing event tonight with retailers including Asos and Ocado due to attend.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 30, 2014: Amazon launches 3D-printing store, Co-op staff protest over in-store radio
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Clear Returns
The retail technology industry is full of small, fast-growth technology companies that could help retailers solve some of the challenges and problems of a multichannel world. Retail Week is highlighting some of the best.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S' new IT director Carl Dawson's To Do List
M&S poached Tesco’s Carl Dawson to become its new IT director. Retail Week looks at what he needs to focus on in his new role.
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NewsAmazon loses £9.4bn in value as it posts £74.2m second-quarter loss
More than $16bn (£9.4bn) was wiped off the value of Amazon last night as it posted a net loss of $126m (£74.2m) in the three months to June 30.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Tesco internet chief information officer
Tesco chief information officer for internet retailing Carl Dawson is to join Marks & Spencer as IT director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Innovation lessons from the gaming and auto industries
Ahead of the Retail Week Technology & Ecommerce Summit, Retail Week speaks to representatives of the automotive and gaming industries.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to work with technology start-ups
The retail technology start-up community is booming. Retail Week finds out how retailers can tap into what the sector has to offer.
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NewsFortnum & Mason hires first chief information officer
Fortnum & Mason has appointed Whistles IT and logistics director David Mold as its first chief information officer.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis has to rebuild the retailer’s brand
Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis will need to bring to an understanding of how to reconnect customers with the retailer’s brand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct, Tesco, John Lewis and Argos on how to work with tech start-ups
As the start-up community continues to grow, Retail Week speaks to start-ups and retailers alike on how to foster a successful collaboration.
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NewsApple's iPad stutters as iPhone sales surge
Apple’s tablet sales were down 9.9% year on year for the quarter ending June 28 as its sales of iPhones remained strong to help it to a record quarter.
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OpinionComment: Facebook's 'Buy' button and what it means for retail
Facebook’s recent introduction of a ‘buy’ button, allowing users to buy advertised products without leaving the social network, is another step towards monetization of social networks.
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OpinionBlog: Customer surveys in the social media age
We’ve come a long way since lengthy customer feedback paper surveys were introduced, and technological developments have transformed retailer and consumer communications.
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OpinionBlog: Death, taxes and negative customer feedback
You’ve probably heard some version of Benjamin Franklin’s famous words: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I propose an addendum to this list: negative customer feedback.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers and shopping centres join forces for new apprenticeship
The BCSC Educational Trust and the National Skills Academy for Retail have teamed up with Primark and Hammerson to launch a new apprenticeship. Retail Week takes a look at the project.
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OpinionComment: Kiddicare can succeed again under new ownership
Kiddicare’s success relies on the retailer re-engaging with parents whose love of the business was once at the heart of its proposition.