All Technology articles – Page 262
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NewsSainsbury's invests in digital initiatives as it drives omnichannel strategy
Sainsbury’s is to step up its investment in digital initiatives as it seeks to position the business for an omnichannel future.
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NewsTesco trials new model driven by shopper buying power
Tesco is trialing an innovative consumer buying model which will allow its shoppers to use social media to bring down the price of products.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out contactless payment
Marks & Spencer has rolled out contactless payment to 644 UK shops following a 25-store trial in London last year.
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OpinionBlog: Connecting doors in the omnichannel maze
Shopping is often still a contact sport but, when it comes to advice seeking, bagging a bargain and ensuring the item you want is in stock, online retailers often have a distinct advantage over traditional ones.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon set to dominate despite growth slowing
Amazon’s results last week gave some hope for multichannel competitors, particularly internationally, as growth slowed to 22% in its first quarter.
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NewsSelfridges to launch drive-thru click-and-collect service
Department store Selfridges is to open a drive-thru click-and-collect service at its London flagship as it gears up to launch overseas delivery.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Argos - Luck, or good judgement?
Argos has reversed years of LFL sales declines and been able to capitalise on the tablet PC boom, but was that through luck or good judgement?
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AnalysisArgos’ transformation plan: At a glance update
Eight months into Argos’ five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era, Retail Week takes a look at how they’ve done so far.
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AnalysisInnovation hubs: What do retailers need to know?
Tesco plans to open a digital lab dedicated to multichannel insights - and it joins other retailers with similar centres. Is this the future?
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NewsOnline fashion giant Asos unveils 'strong' half-year performance
Asos’ profit before tax surged 18% to £27.2m in the half year to February 28, 2013, as it reaches six million customers worldwide.
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Opinion
Blog: Easy does it - a new take on loyalty
Every business wants to have loyal customers – but loyalty is always a rather strange concept in business. We often only discover that a customer isn’t loyal when they never speak to us again!
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OpinionComment: Digital is the new battlefield for the grocery sector
In breaking the £1bn barrier for digital sales, John Lewis has demonstrated 2013 will be a seminal year in its own development.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's digital office needs to deliver true innovation
Tesco’s decision to open an office in London’s trendy Shoreditch in order to be part of the digital scene shows its commitment to become a digital leader.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can large retailers be digitally versatile?
As Tesco opens a new office in Shoreditch, London to house a team of app developers, Retail Week asks how can multiple retailers harness the digital start-up mentality.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Highlights from Retail Week’s Multichannel Now report
The multichannel journey is picking up pace as retailers learn what works best for the customer. Here are some of the highlights from Retail Week’s Multichannel Now report.
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NewsTesco opens Shoreditch offices for mobile app development
Tesco has opened an office in London’s trendy Shoreditch to house a team of mobile app developers.
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Amazon to launch Appstore for Android in almost 200 countries
Amazon has revealed plans to introduce its Appstore for Android to almost 200 countries in the coming months, as it seeks to boost digital content revenue and take on rivals such as Apple and Google.Developers are being invited to submit apps for distribution in countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, South ...
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OpinionBlog: Measurement can make sense of the vast tsunami of online data
Management consultant and author Peter Drucker said “What gets measured, gets managed”.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco launches Iron Man 3 augmented reality app
Supermarket giant Tesco has developed an augmented reality app to tie up with the release of Iron Man 3.
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NewsAsda plans same-day delivery on food orders in £700m investment drive
Asda is to invest £700m in a number of initiatives including same-day delivery for food orders, click-and-collect and a raft of new stores.