All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 19
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NewsEBay launches ShopBot for personalised recommendations
Online giant eBay is trialling its artificial intelligence-powered ShopBot on Facebook Messenger to give shoppers personal suggestions.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Five key themes of the must-attend event
Retail Week Live 2017 is an event not to be missed. We look at some of the key themes on the agenda.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Etail Power List 2016 party
The online glitterati gathered at the Andaz hotel in London last night to celebrate the launch of Retail Week’s Etail Power List.
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AnalysisEtail Power List: Amazon's power grows as etailers hit acquisition trail
Amazon remains the one to beat in online retail with three representatives in the top 10 of this year’s Etail Power List.
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NewsBezos retains crown as most influential in online retail
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has retained his crown as the most influential person in online retail in this year’s Etail Power List.
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AnalysisEtail Power List: Who are the ones to watch in online retail?
Tomorrow sees the unveiling of Retail Week’s annual Etail Power List, we look at who are the ones to watch in online retail.
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OpinionBlog: Why aren't we personalising delivery options?
Personalisation has been the buzzword for the past year. Retailers are investing to tailor the product and content each shopper sees.
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NewsDebenhams makes play for athleisure market with new concession
Debenhams has made a play for the activewear market with the launch of six concessions for Australian brand Lorna Jane.
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InterviewInterview: Carpetright's Hannah Moakes – retail's rising star
Former apprentice Hannah Moakes reveals her ambition to get ‘to the very top’ after winning the 2016 Rising Star Award.
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NewsFat Face makes price promise and vows no discounts before Christmas
Fat Face is launching a festive price promise to guarantee shoppers that its prices will not be lowered before Christmas.
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NewsSecretsales revenues jump as it benefits from post-Brexit austerity
Secretsales full year sales grew 16% in 2015 despite “challenging” conditions but the etailer has benefitted from a post-Brexit austerity drive.
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VideoWatch: The future of personalisation and how to exploit it
As part of Retail Week’s special edition with Monetate, we discuss the future of personalisation and what retailers should be doing now.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can make the most of mobile apps
Thanks to Pokémon Go, this summer has been all about the app. So, how can retailers integrate disruptive technology into their apps?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Majestic, Bonmarché, fashion woes and changing employment
Looking back at the week the team discusses fashion issues and innovators and the changing face of employment within the sector.
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OpinionBlog: Sales is vanity, profit is sanity - except in online?
’Sales is vanity, profit is sanity’ goes that old retail idiom. But why does that not apply to the world of online delivery?
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: N Brown mulls tech start-up acquisitions
N Brown considers acquiring start-up tech firms as it strives to bring innovation into its business, says chief technology officer Tim Price.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Mention Me wins Showcase Start-Up competition
Referral marketing firm Mention Me has won the Showcase competition for the most exciting tech start-up at Retail Week’s Buzz conference.
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NewsFat Face boss warns prices will rise and sourcing will move post-Brexit
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson said clothing prices will rise to offset post-Brexit currency fluctuation and sourcing models will change.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: New systems are obsolete fast, says Sainsbury's Argos CTO
New technology systems will become obsolete faster so must be easy to replace, advises Sainsbury’s Argos chief technology officer.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis' new warehouses to ensure etail growth hits the bottom line
People love online shopping. Ecommerce accounted for a whopping 27% of total retail sales last year, according to trade body IMRG.