All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 50
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NewsSmartphone payment uptake stutters as contactless gains traction
The vast majority of UK shoppers have never used their smartphone device to buy in-store, but contactless payments are gaining popularity.
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VideoInterview: Argos boss John Walden on the retailer’s digital transformation
As he prepares to stand down following the Sainsbury’s deal, John Walden recalls how he made Argos more than a catalogue specialist.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 key performance indicators for the new retailing world
Retailers increasingly realise that they need to respond to new dynamics such as a shift from transactions to relationships.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Aldi ups disruption in Australia with focus on middle classes
After years of searching for a suitable site, Aldi Australia is to open a 16,150 sq ft outlet in the Bridgepoint Centre, Mosman in Sydney.
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AnalysisInfographic: Spotting genuine innovation in retail
What do we actually mean by innovation? And what separates something genuinely innovative from something simply new? Find out in this new infographic.
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NewsShowcase your tech skills in 24-hour Hackathon for retailers and start-ups
This is your last chance to enter the Retail Week Hackathon so pull a team together and show your peers what you’re made of.
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NewsStart-up of the week: Social commerce fashion marketplace Poshmark
Poshmark is an online marketplace start-up that allows users to buy and resell their fashion items online. Chief executive and co-founder Manish Chandra explains more.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail disruption demands a bold, innovative response
Retailers must grasp the opportunities presented by infrastructure and supply chain disruptors in order to thrive in challenging times.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Visual search engine platform Snap Fashion
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week we look at Snap Fashion.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy backs retail product review start-up Uberated
Sir Terry Leahy has thrown his support behind a retail technology start-up which embeds product reviews directly into retailers’ websites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Pokemon Go could revolutionise bricks-and-mortar retail
Pokemon Go has been made available for UK consumers today – what does its use of augmented reality and location tracking mean for retail?
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NewsHalfords boss hopes for 'staycation' boost to counter Brexit disruption
Halfords boss has shrugged off the threat of a post-Brexit downturn by saying it could benefit from people choosing to ‘staycation’ this summer.
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OpinionOpinion: The value of mobile apps for the retail workforce
Consumers today expect more than ever before from bricks-and-mortar stores. How can retail staff use apps to meet shoppers’ expectations?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Local marketplace and delivery platform NearSt
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week we look at NearSt.
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OpinionBlog: The rise of Trolley Bags following the 5p plastic bag charge
I caught up with Trolley Bags to discuss the growth of its reusables business ten months after the introduction of the plastic bag charge.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social sharing and luxury fashion mobile app Knomi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Knomi is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What new technologies will future-proof the stores of tomorrow?
To meet and exceed consumer expectations it’s vital retailers keep an eye on the emerging tech that will undoubtedly impact future customer journeys.
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NewsSmart doorbell and coding robot shortlisted in John Lewis start-up scheme
Start-ups specialising in smart technology doorbells and coding robots are among the firms shortlisted for John Lewis’s JLAB accelerator programme.
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OpinionOpinion: The true cost of omnichannel and the importance of data
To keep up with Amazon, many retailers have made knee-jerk moves into omnichannel retail at the cost of profit. Can data deliver both?
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OpinionBlog: Strengthening the delivery network to boost choice and convenience
Hermes’ head of marketing explains how the delivery firm is improving customer satisfaction levels and enhancing the brand experience.