All In-store technology articles – Page 21
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NewsMaplin boss says that only omnichannel retailers have a shelf-life
Maplin boss Oliver Meakin said the longterm winners in retail will be omnichannel retailers because human interaction “can’t be replaced”.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz preview: Five speakers not to be missed
Retail Week’s Buzz event on September 14-15 is designed to break down silos and bring retail success through technology. Here we detail five key sessions
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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AnalysisStore of the week: McDonald's surprises with inspiring Oxford Street branch
The golden arches gleam with a bright interior design that uses technology to make dining fun and efficient, finds John Ryan.
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GalleryStore gallery: Jessops' new immersive Birmingham store in the frame
Jessops has returned to Merry Hill, Birmingham with its multi-service format boasting one-to-one tuition and photo printing facilities.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
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GalleryStore of the week: Ugg sprinkles luxury fairy dust in Disney World, Florida
UggThe Australian footwear brand opens a new proposition at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, with some digital treats, John Ryan finds.
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GalleryStore gallery: DFS opens its second small-format store in Bromley
DFS has opened a store in Bromley a 10th of the size of its typical out-of-town format to give easier access to customers in the area.
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OpinionOpinion: What technology retailers should learn from Apple stores
On the 15th anniversary of Apple’s first store opening, retailers today could learn from the tech giant’s gamble on innovation.
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NewsStart-up of the week: Cloud-based retail checkout app Shopbox
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing fast and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week: Shopbox.
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OpinionOpinion: So-called stores of the future should be a thing of the past
As a term, ‘store of the future’ has become redundant and may even be something of a distraction from the main event for retailers.
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NewsWalmart launches competition for start-ups to trial tech in store
Walmart has launched an initiative allowing start-ups to pitch their technology to the retailer, culminating in an in-store trial.
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NewsGame acquires augmented reality supplier to drive customer engagement
Game has acquired augmented reality software business Ads Reality to grow the group’s digital capabilities and customer engagement.
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OpinionOpinion: Generation Z entering the workforce and the great retail shift
Retailers face another seismic shift as generation Z enters the workplace – how can they win the loyalty of these digital-savvy spenders?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Turning virtual reality into a tangible retail tool
From tardis car showrooms to try before you fly holidays, augmented reality is making its presence felt in the retail industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The role of store associates in the digital age
Retail Week and Manhattan Associates investigate the role of technology in the evolving retailer-customer relationship in a new report.
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OpinionOpinion: Bridging the retail gap between visualisation and reality
Luxury and home retailers are increasingly using augmented reality to help shoppers visualise purchases and enhance customer experience.
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OpinionOpinion: Why shoppers should steer clear of retail 'solutions'
From short-lived QR codes to beacon technology and self-guiding apps, John Ryan explores why in-store tech can often do more harm than good.
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NewsMillennial shoppers demand seamless digital experience on high street
Millennial shoppers are more likely to visit bricks-and-mortar stores than older consumers but would prefer an improved service.