All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 48
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AnalysisNRF: Blog day two – disruption is vital, says Branson
Day two’s keynote address from Sir Richard Branson saw the entrepreneur talk disruption and reinvention.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?
Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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AnalysisCES 2017: The future of 3D printing in retail
3D printing is a rapidly growing market, but retailers have made minimal efforts to bring the technology to its shoppers. Is it a worthwhile investment?
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AnalysisCES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage
As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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OpinionBlog: Will driverless cars revolutionise retail delivery?
One of the biggest challenges faced by retailers and logistics firms ahead of Christmas was finding enough lorry drivers to move goods around.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Tech and ecommerce trends
From Pinterest ads to Pokémon Go!, 2016 was a year packed full of technology innovations.
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AnalysisHow Bink aims to revolutionise retail loyalty
Carrying around multiple retail loyalty cards might be about to become a thing of the past.
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NewsAmazon fulfils first drone delivery for UK shopper
Amazon has completed its first drone delivery order for a customer in Cambridge near its warehouse.
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NewsAmazon unveils automatic payment-enabled grocery store
Amazon has launched a bricks-and-mortar grocery store that links purchases to shoppers’ mobiles, allowing them to pay for items without queuing at tills.
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AnalysisTwitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
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NewsOcado extends robot communication tech in its warehouses
Ocado has expanded the 4G wireless network in its automated warehouses to allow its fleet of pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsGoogle adds real-time footfall tracker for Black Friday
Google has launched a footfall tracker to allow Black Friday and Christmas shoppers to check how busy a high street store is in real time.
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Retail VoiceThree steps to achieve true retail innovation
ThoughtWorks’ head of technology for retail Giles Alexander takes a look how retailers can change their way of thinking to enable growth.
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Report StoreFrom Back Room to Boardroom
How the digital revolution has transformed the role of the CIO
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Report StoreBe Inspired: Targeting the Gender Gap
What retailers are doing to tackle gender diversity at the top
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NewsShop Direct launches chatbot technology on Very app
Shop Direct has integrated conversational technology on Very’s mobile app to answer customer queries in real time.
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NewsTesco trials paperless receipt payment technology
Tesco is testing contactless, paperless receipt technology which will link a shopper’s purchases to the grocer’s mobile app.