All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 46
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AnalysisRetail technology in an age of disruption
Disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data and robotics will create huge future opportunities for retailers and brands.
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OpinionOpinion: The five disruptors of m-commerce for retailers
Disruption is a buzzword in the retail sector and beyond, but often not much extra thought is given to the ‘how’, ‘why’ or ‘what’ it will affect.
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NewsJohn Lewis extends accelerator scheme across Waitrose
John Lewis has launched its fourth annual JLAB start-up accelerator competition and extended it across sister retailer Waitrose.
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AnalysisHow is Amazon Go disrupting payment strategies?
Discover how retailers are answering consumer demand for payment options that fit with their digital lifestyles in a new Retail Week digital briefing.
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OpinionOpinion: Insular retailers must open their doors to new ideas
We’ve all read stories about how young entrepreneurs who started off small and through hard work and perseverance, became household names.
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NewsSephora upgrades mobile app to bolster AR credentials
The American cosmetics giant Sephora has updated its app with a host of augmented reality features, including a series of make-up tutorials.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Disruptions for retail bosses
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the burden faced by retail chiefs from increases in business costs and the challenge of online competition
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the disruptors in the UK furniture market?
Pureplay furniture retailer Made.com was dubbed a game-changer when it launched in 2010.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Divido scoops Launch Pad prize
Divido has been crowned the winner of Retail Week Live’s Launch Pad Pitch Perfect competition following an audience vote.
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NewsAI is 'force to be reckoned with' says Shop Direct
Retailers not yet paying attention to artificial intelligence (AI) should reconsider the technology’s power, according to the online retailer.
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NewsNOTHS boss says catalogue shoppers are 'worth more'
Notonthehighstreet.com’s chief financial officer David Phillips says that “the old-fashioned way can be the most profitable” for pureplay retailers.
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NewsAlibaba exec says retailers can't go it alone in China
Alibaba’s European general manager Terry Von Bibra said China was “the greatest opportunity in the world”, but retailers should not underestimate its challenges.
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OpinionOpinion: Automotive ecommerce clicks into high gear
Online retail is a mainstay for today’s shoppers and increasingly attracting unexpected sectors – so what is driving shoppers online to buy cars?
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NewsIBM and Salesforce team up to bolster AI insights
IBM and Salesforce unveiled plans to connect their respective artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to drive insights for their retail partners.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which start-ups have transformed retail?
The judges of Launchpad, Retail Week Live’s start-up competition, tell us which start-up they think has made a real impact on the retail industry and why.
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OpinionOpinion: Supply chain innovations are on the horizon
The retail supply chain is more stretched than ever, but small breakthroughs could relieve pressure on the sector.
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NewsVisa opens London tech hub to develop payment innovations
Visa has unveiled a technology centre in London which will apply cutting-edge technologies to its payment services.
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OpinionOpinion: The retail reality of VR and AI technology
Virtual reality and artificial intelligence have received a lot of attention from retailers, but how feasible is a roll-out of the technology in bricks-and-mortar stores?