All In-store technology articles – Page 17
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pureplays tone down tech for debut stores
Established retailers have bent over backwards to digitise stores to attract younger consumers, yet online retailers opening physical space have stepped back from tech. Mark Faithfull asks whether retail is going back to basics.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must adapt to maintain success
The retail landscape is changing, and if retailers don’t embrace smart technologies, many will find they will fall behind those that do.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis should be careful with co-working
Think carefully about how excess retail space is put to alternative use – it could have an effect on what’s already there.
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OpinionOpinion: The future of shopping – functional or fun?
The general consensus is that in the future shopping will be either functional or fun.
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AnalysisProductivity: Artificial intelligence to the rescue
From customer service robots to online chatbots, artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in driving productivity gains. Retail Week investigates this game-changing phenomenon.
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OpinionOpinion: Surge pricing? That’s retail ‘fake news’
With some media outlets promoting false stories on electronic labelling, it’s another reminder of the ‘fake news’ that we are always being told about.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 ways the iPhone transformed retail
On the 10th anniversary of the iPhone’s debut, Retail Week takes a look at how it fundamentally changed the retail landscape.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone is forging long-term success
Positive short-term results may grab the headlines, but the real story is how longer-term transformation is positioning Dixons Carphone for future success.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Body Shop, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: The Body Shop sold to Natura; Green sold BHS to avoid pension liabilities; and Net-a-Porter unveils new tech hub.
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NewsIkea teams up with Apple to launch AR shopping app
Ikea has partnered with Apple to launch a mobile app that enables shoppers to virtually try out furniture in their homes before buying it.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: H&M and SuperValu
Retail news round-up: H&M to launch new clothing and homeware range; and SuperValu ranks first in Ireland.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stepping out at Clarks in Manchester
The refurbished Clarks in central Manchester provides a glimpse of the direction of travel for the footwear giant.
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NewsSchuh reveals rising profits to beat footwear market
Schuh has revealed rising profits and sales in its full-year results, as it continues to press ahead with store expansion.
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NewsM&S stores sign up for hands-free shopping
M&S has partnered with West End shopping platform Dropit in two of its London stores, allowing customers to have their shopping picked up by courier.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Amazon and Style Group Brands
Retail news round-up: Amazon offers live TV service in the UK, and Style Group Brands seeks potential investors.
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Retail VoiceStore ROI set to change radically
With ecommerce booming and high street footfall supposedly falling across the UK, retailers are looking at physical stores in a completely different way.
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OpinionHow tech can drive bricks-and-mortar profits
Nearly one-in-two UK retailers are looking at new in-store technologies as a business priority in the coming year.
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AnalysisRetail diary: Brands take flight and fold for shoppers
Burberry takes flight at Heathrow Terminal 2 and there is an unexpected windfall for Intu shopping centre visitors.
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OpinionOpinion: The complex data of the customer journey
Think of that last significant purchase you made. New laptop? A holiday? New sofa? At this time of year maybe it was a new barbecue.