All In-store technology articles – Page 36
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out contactless payment
Marks & Spencer has rolled out contactless payment to 644 UK shops following a 25-store trial in London last year.
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Opinion
Blog: A power shift at the top table?
There used to be a time when the board would set out its aims and objectives for a retailer and IT would then try and make sure the technology in place was, at best, an enabler.
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AnalysisAnalysis: In-store technology to attract consumer interaction
The explosion of in-store iPads has led to consumers increasingly expecting technology to bring education, entertainment and a bit of show business to a retail environment.
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NewsFat Face installs new till system to cope with double-digit growth
Clothing retailer Fat Face said its new electronic point of sale (epos) system helped it cope with double-digit sales growth over peak period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Technology plays a part in improving customer experience
Technology is playing a central role in improving customer experience. Anna Richardson Taylor finds out how retailers are using it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Contactless cards - are they the future for payments?
UK consumers have millions of contactless payment cards, so why haven’t they changed the way retail transactions are made?
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Opinion
Blog: Is it RIP for NFC?
When the iPhone 5 was released recently, one of the big talking points was the decision not to include near field communication (NFC) capability. So is this a missed opportunity by Apple or a stark assessment of the technology’s prospects?
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OpinionComment: PCI Security Problems - the practical versus the perfect
Security rules are wonderful things and nowhere are they more needed than in retail and payment card data. But there is a common criticism of the organization that handles such matters.
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Opinion
Blog: Cash management - retail’s boring revolution
With a prime spot at the biggest retail showcase in the world, astoundingly some exhibitors were presenting the mundane and unattractive. In a sea of glamorous assistants, the latest innovations and multi-million pound stands, were these people super-brave or super-crazy?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six key investment priorities for IT directors in 2013
What technology will retailers be spending on this year? Martec International’s IT in Retail Report, sponsored by JDA, uses information from 150 IT directors across the retail industry on their plans for IT investment in 2013.
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AnalysisProfile: Angela Spindler, N Brown's new chief executive
Angela Spindler, boss of discount retailer The Original Factory Shop, was unveiled as N Brown’s new chief executive this morning. Retail Week takes a look at her credentials.
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OpinionComment: Will 2013 be the year contactless payments take off?
When was the last time you made a chip and pin payment? For many the answer will be today. The response to the same question about contactless payments, however, is likely to be never.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I avoid losing customers at the point of purchase in stores?
How can I avoid losing customers at the point of purchase in stores?
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OpinionBlog: Gift Cards - An omnichannel Christmas Carol
Last night, at about 3am, I was awoken by a strange noise. Climbing out of bed I was approached by a ghostly figure. “Who are you?” I asked. “And what are you doing in a retail technology blog-related dream?”
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail CCTV - from surveillance to shopper analysis
Video analytics is a fast growing technology. Anthony Hildebrand explains how it can be used for security and to gather valuable data.
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NewsBoots extends ten year IT deal
Boots has extended its 10-year strategic partnership with IT services provider Steria.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: Adapting to a new landscape
The challenges of multichannel, property, business rates and the economy will be themes at Retail Week Live 2013. Caroline Parry asks some guest speakers how they see the way ahead.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to manage a department store at Christmas
It’s the most important time of the year, so how does one of the UK’s busiest department stores manage the Christmas peak? Rebecca Thomson visits John Lewis’ Oxford Street store to find out.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Smartphones ring the changes in retail
As Sainsbury’s tries out Mobile Scan & Go, smartphones are becoming a crucial part of the buying process in store. Rebecca Thomson looks at the latest developments
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OpinionComment: GB leads the way in ecommerce market
In contrast to an irrelevant politician who expressed his displeasure with the Olympic opening ceremony, I thought it was pure genius.