All Technology articles – Page 39
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Retail VoiceDoes retail need therapy?
As unified retail continues to be a buzzphrase across the sector, Aura’s Adam Wilson questions whether the retail industry is on the right track for future growth and how customer expectations are being met
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NewsRixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: H&M launches AI design tool for customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsAmazon sales increase to beat analyst forecasts
Amazon performed better than anticipated with a sharp rise in sales and income in the third quarter to September 30.
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News‘Challenging’ market conditions hit Very Group results
The Very Group has posted its full-year results, showing relatively flat revenue and a mixed sales performance.
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AnalysisFrom drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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NewsJD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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NewsWiggleCRC faces uncertain future as financial lifeline lost
WiggleCRC’s future is on the line after parent company Signa Holding, the co-owner of Selfridges, withdrew a financial lifeline.
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Retail VoiceRetail success starts with empowered staff
‘Put the customer at the centre of your business‚ they say, but Maze’s Mark Rice believes success starts with your employees as without them, there can be no customer satisfaction or retail growth
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NewsAmazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.
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InterviewQ&A: Back Market UK general manager’s mission to eliminate e-waste
Launched in 2014 in France as a marketplace for buying and selling refurbished tech, Back Market has been rapidly growing in the UK since it arrived here three years ago. Back Market’s general manager for the UK Katy Medlock speaks to Retail Week about the brand’s journey so far and fulfilling its purpose to eliminate e-waste.
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NewsWilko website resumes trading under new owner The Range
The website wilko.com has restarted its home delivery for online orders under its new owner The Range.
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AnalysisWhere THG, Jigsaw, Hawes & Curtis and Richer Sounds are investing in 2024
Store experience, digital marketing and AI will dominate investment strategies next year, say the bosses of the UK’s largest retailers in the Retail 2024 report.
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NewsHotel Chocolat swings to loss as online struggles
Hotel Chocolat has slipped into the red with revenues dropping 10%, owing to lower online and international sales.
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AnalysisInside Ikea’s innovation strategy: Stores, AI and supply chain
Retail Week and WRC’s Global Innovation Report explores how retailers across 18 markets – from Carrefour in France to Alibaba in China – are investing to future-proof their businesses. We take you inside Ikea’s plan of action.
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NewsKlarna launches new AI-powered in-app products
Buy Now Pay Later firm Klarna has introduced 13 new AI-powered products as part of its “spotlight fall” launch.
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AnalysisWolfson’s wisdom: How Next has stayed successful for more than 20 years
In two decades, Next has barely put a foot wrong. Retail Week finds out what lies behind the fashion powerhouse’s success and how it is planning to grow even further.
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AnalysisWhat retailers can learn from EE, Lush and Estée Lauder’s latest tech investments
If the past year is indicative of change to come, we’re balanced on the cusp of cutting-edge technologies becoming a must-have, rather than a nice-to-have, for retailers keen to remain ahead of the curve
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InterviewQ&A: PrettyLittleThing head of social on the power of social commerce
As PrettyLittleThing makes waves on TikTok Shop following its launch earlier this year, head of social at the fashion giant, Beckie Turnbull, spoke to Retail Week about the power of social commerce, the importance of trend-led products and plans to bring PLT’s TikTok Shop to the US