All Technology articles – Page 260
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NewsBurberry partners with Google to help users send virtual kisses
Burberry has partnered with Google to launch ‘Burberry Kisses’, which allows users to capture and send their real kiss to anyone in the world.
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NewsTesco promotes Blinkbox founder to become group digital boss
Tesco has promoted the founder of its Blinkbox video-on-demand service, Michael Comish, to the new role of group digital officer.
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Opinion
Blog: Applying lessons from Olympic success to retail
Topping off a fantastic first day at the recent BT for Retail Summit 2013, after dinner speaker Katherine Grainger shared some of the secrets of her success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How innovative retailers are embracing technology hackathons
Innovation events such as hackathons are becoming more popular among retailers. Nick Hughes finds out how they can bring business benefits.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I harness and utilise our customers’ purchase data?
How can I harness and utilise our customers’ purchase data?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The security concerns surrounding mobile payments
Some retailers are embracing mobile payment but others are holding back because of security concerns.
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OpinionComment: Payment types must meet shopper needs
Payments have now become a hot topic with global venture capital funds targeting ‘payment tech’ start-ups both here and in the US.
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NewsTesco plans global hackathon event
Tesco is planning to hold a hackathon event in its head offices around the world simultaneously.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda back new app designed to find missing trollies
Major supermarkets Sainsburys and Asda are backing a new smartphone app which enables shoppers to find and return missing shopping trollies.
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AnalysisAnalysis: EBay - from auction site to retail channel
EBay UK’s plan to transform itself from auction site to retail channel is gaining momentum with ex-Sainsbury’s online boss Tanya Lawler now at the helm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Halfords’ strategy should put retailer on road to recovery
A recent slump in profits has forced Halfords to reassess its strategy, but the retailer’s new chief executive is confident he knows the best route forward.
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Opinion
Blog: Technology pit stop could decide retail race winners
This year’s BT for Retail Summit was held in the motorsport-themed Whittlebury Hall, just a champagne cork’s pop from Silverstone.
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NewsRetail cash spend falls 10% as shoppers move online
The amount of money spent in cash slumped 10% last year as new ways to pay including PayPal increased in popularity.
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AnalysisCollect+ fulfilment service: What do retailers need to know?
Fulfilment service Collect+ has doubled sales as its popularity with shoppers and retailers continues to grow.
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NewsKingfisher IT director Mike Bell departs retailer after four years
DIY giant Kingfisher group IT director Mike Bell left the retailer last month after more than four years at the group.
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NewsOcado launches tool to swipe shoppers from rivals including Waitrose
Ocado has launched a new tool aimed at stealing shoppers from its rivals including supply partner Waitrose.
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NewsSainsbury's grocery website hit by technical problems
The Sainsbury’s grocery website has gone down this morning with a sign up for maintenance telling customers it will be “back shortly”.
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NewsAsda refreshes website as tablet version launches
Asda has revamped the homepage of its website and launched a tablet-optimised site to capitalise on digital shoppers on the move.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado deal gives Morrisons online offer a jump-start
Morrisons is finally launching in online grocery in partnership with Ocado. But while it will have a running start, the details of the deal are giving analysts food for thought.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ Ocado deal is its chance to catch up with market
In a tie-up with Ocado, Morrisons has finally confirmed the shape and structure of its long-awaited move online.