All Technology articles – Page 233
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AnalysisApril Fools' Day 2014: The best wind-ups from retailers
Retailers have launched a series of pranks this morning to fool customers on April Fools’ Day.
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NewsArgos creates 'destiny' shopping as it launches digital crystal balls in store
Argos is set to launch a digital ‘crystal ball’ in store that can determine what a customer wants to buy before they know it themselves.
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OpinionComment: What it's like to win Tesco's global hackathon
This month we held our first ever Globe’athon, with colleagues and partner companies coming together all over the world to hack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer IT boss Darrell Stein to join Reckitt Benckiser
Marks & Spencer IT director Darrell Stein is to join consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser as senior vice-president for information services.
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AnalysisVideo: The start-ups working at the Tesco-sponsored Rainmaking Loft
At Retail Week Live in March we spoke to a collection of the start-ups working at the Rainmaking Loft, which is sponsored by Tesco.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can stores think beyond their own shop windows?
Retailers in premium shopping centres have to compete with 200 to 300 stores in close proximity, all vying for the same footfall.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
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NewsBrighton's Churchill Square shopping centre launches augumented reality show
Brighton’s Churchill Square shopping centre will become the first in the UK to launch an augmented reality virtual fashion show.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Jacques Vert, CBI, Uniqlo and Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on March 27, 2014: Bhs reaches new food deal; Jacques Vert names new multichannel director, CBI figures show UK recovery slow, Uniqlo plans Canadian stores, Carphone Warehouse to sell MVNO stake
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Facebook wanted virtual reality headset firm Oculus Rift
Facebook is on the acquisition trail at the moment – a few weeks after buying messaging app Whatsapp for $19bn, it has now bought virtual reality headset company Oculus Rift for $2bn.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, the Co-operative Group and Dixons
Retail news round-up on March 26, 2014: Tesco considers bilingual self-service checkouts in Ireland; Co-op management urged to refuse retention payments; Dixons Ireland boss secures pay-off
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NewsTed Baker rolls out new IT system to support international growth
Ted Baker has signed a deal with Microsoft Dynamics AX to roll out new IT systems which are designed to support the brand’s global growth plans.
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NewsPotential partners already lining up for B&Q China, says Cheshire
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has said firms have already expressed interest in partnering with the group’s B&Q China business.
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OpinionComment: Move fast and break things in innovation
During this month’s Retail Week Live I found myself mentally reciting Mark Zuckerberg’s favourite and famous slogan - “Move Fast & Break Things” as I encountered a never ending stream of innovation in the retail space.
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NewsVisa grows V.me digital wallet scheme as payment providers sign up
Visa has partnered with 15 European payment service providers for its V.me digital wallet service as builds its digital wallet infrastructure.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's property and IT directors to exit in summer
Marks & Spencer’s longstanding property director, Clem Constantine, and IT director Darrell Stein are leaving the business.
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OpinionBlog: Westfield launches Snap Fashion site to inspire shoppers
Westfield has launched a microsite and free app called #editme. The property firm created the “style discovery trend hub” in collaboration with Snap Fashion, the search engine that uses images to search for products.
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NewsPayPal launches innovative payment options for its mobile app
PayPal has unveiled two new mobile payment services that are available through its app - an order ahead feature and a ‘pay at table’ feature for restaurants.
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OpinionComment: Google brings Minority Report one step closer to reality
It has been revealed that Google is nearing the opening of its first retail store in New York, following speculation that the search giant is to open a shop in Dublin.
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AnalysisHeadset shopping: What do retailers need to know
As technology advances more retailers are trying wearable technology, such as Google Glass. Retail Week takes a look at headset shopping.