All Technology articles – Page 289
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NewsMy-Wardrobe debuts virtual shop window
Etailer My-Wardrobe.com has launched a virtual shopping window in Norway to coincide with its site launch in the country and is in talks to bring the concept to the UK.
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NewsThe Entertainer boosts multichannel
Toy retailer The Entertainer is to launch 30-minute click-and-collect services and a range of other multichannel offers, after it rolls out a new platform and website later this year.
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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OpinionJohn Lewis implements recommendations
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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OpinionTailor your supply chain solutions
As retailers demand continued improvements in supply chain efficiencies we need to ensure as a developer that we are delivering cost-effective warehouse solutions while maintaining the same level of quality and service we have made our name for.
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NewsFeather & Black launches transactional mobile site
Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.
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NewsLakeland to introduce contactless payment
Lakeland is to introduce contactless payment in all of its stores this summer.
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Opinion
NRF 2012 sets out retail’s new rules
New York’s National Retail Federation (NRF ) 2012 conference theme was Retail’s New Rules, and it focused on how retailers and innovators are reshaping the conventional rules of the game.
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OpinionMothercare’s new man is a sign of the times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsValue retailer QD Stores targets online
Value retailer QD Stores will launch a fully transactional mobile-optimised website in time for Christmas.
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Opinion
Net-a-Porter uses augmented reality to launch Karl Lagerfeld collection
Luxury online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has hosted a series of live augmented reality events at five locations worldwide, to celebrate the launch of its Karl Lagerfeld collection.
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Opinion
House of Fraser targets students on Facebook
Department store group House of Fraser has teamed up with NUS to offer a 10% student discount to Facebook users who ‘like’ the retailer.
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NewsTesco expands Korean virtual stores
Tesco is to expand its virtual shopping walls in South Korea to target university students.
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OpinionOut of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
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Opinion
PCI – buy now or pay later?
With clarification on Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) now out, it’s clearly a solution that could make compliance easier for most. But is there a sting in the tail?
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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NewsTesco expands international technology for F&F
Tesco has signed a technology deal to support the expansion of its F&F brand international.
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NewsOffice invests £1m in online revamp
Footwear retailer Office is to invest £1m in its online business as it prepares to revamp its website and launch overseas.
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AnalysisThink local, think loyal
Local loyalty schemes can bring footfall and revenue to beleaguered high streets, but are they worth the cost and how can they realise their full potential? Rebecca Thomson finds out.