All Technology articles – Page 261
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OpinionBlog: Ikea launches interactive party planning tool
Home and furniture retailer Ikea has developed an interactive party invitation generator to encourage people to make the most of their outdoor space in the summer.
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OpinionComment: The future of contactless payment may be rocky
Customers may want a quick, pain-free, experience at the tills but recent history suggests that the reality is far different. All too often contactless terminals are lost amongst so much other point-of-sale collateral on the counter space that the inclination is to avoid or ignore them.
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NewsMorrisons hires former Tesco executive as chief information officer
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco and Nokia executive John Clarke as its new interim chief information officer, just days after inking a deal to launch an online grocery service with Ocado.
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AnalysisScan-and-shop technology: What do retailers need to know?
Grocers such as Asda and Sainsbury’s are piloting scan-and-shop devices to cut queue times and increase convenience.
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NewsEBay plans to launch click-and-collect service with merchants
Online marketplace giant eBay is to launch a click-and-collect service as it continues to work on its customer service proposition.
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OpinionComment: Walmart fights back with technology as sales slip
As Walmart was reporting its first same-store sales drop in seven quarters along with a barely increasing profit on May 16th, it also detailed its impressive IT and e-commerce growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches IT apprenticeship in a bid to reduce skills gap
John Lewis has launched a technology apprenticeship as it continues to grow its IT department.
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NewsMarks & Spencer under fire for online tax structure
Marks & Spencer has come under fire from tax campaigners over the way it structures its online sales to Europe, which has drawn comparisons to Amazon.
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Amazon looks to expand Kindle range
Amazon is reported to be developing a wide range of new hardware devices to expand its Kindle line beyond ereaders and tablet computers.Reports suggest two smartphones and an audio-only streaming device are in development, in addition to a set-top box.The high-end smartphone is expected to be manufactured with a screen ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing your supply chain for multichannel growth
Smooth delivery options are front of mind for retailers because customer expectations are sky high. It is vital supply chains are as watertight as possible.
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OpinionComment: It's time to assess how multichannel retail is changing
The high street has experienced dwindling sales while ecommerce has picked up the pace and posted record figures year on year - and 13.4% growth is projected in the UK for 2013.
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OpinionComment: Future-proofing in a multichannel world
What’s been the biggest breakthrough in multichannel retailing in the past five years?
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AnalysisOnline grocery: How the rivals' digital operations compare
Online is becoming an increasingly intense battleground in grocery as The Co-op reveals plans to grab a share of the £6.1bn market.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve my use of marketing emails?
How can I improve my use of marketing emails?
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NewsAsda boss insists low prices will drive loyalty as like-for-likes rise 1.3%
Asda has ploughed money into its digital operations while throwing its weight behind a sustained low-price strategy amid a grocery market awash with promotions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Etail ideas for the ultimate user experience
Ecommerce has come a long way in the last decade. Lucy Fisher finds out which retail sites are leading the way from the customer’s perspective.
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Blog: Customer loyalty tools help Notcutts nurture growth
We’re about to kick off a new customer relationship management (CRM) and loyalty initiative with the garden and outdoor specialist Notcutts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Argos’ new digital model prove successful?
Argos is six months into a five-year transformational plan. Managing director John Walden talks to Rebecca Thomson about the retailer’s journey to become a digital leader.
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OpinionBlog: Asos rolls out virtual fitting room technology
Online fashion giant Asos is extending the use of a virtual fitting room using technology provided by Virtusize.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Selfridges’ quest for excellence in multichannel
The retailer has embarked on a range of multichannel initiatives. Rebecca Thomson speaks to the man driving change, Simon Forster.