All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 51
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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.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised fashion analysis platform Dressipi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dressipi is in the spotlight.
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NewsWaitrose launches full roll-out of 'scan as you shop' mobile app
Waitrose has rolled out its Quick Check ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app to all of its stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
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VideoWatch: Boots launches app for store staff to drive bricks-and-mortar sales
Boots joins forces with Apple and IBM to create an app for store staff that uses analytics to monitor in-store availability and customer reviews.
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Report StoreWhen Digital and Physical Collide
How fresh thinking is future-proofing the stores of tomorrow
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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OpinionOpinion: The retail benefits and pitfalls of smart device payments
Smartphones provide shoppers with a convenient and secure way to buy in-store, but will they be adopted as a mainstream payment method?
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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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NewsFind out how retailers can minimise risk of cyber-attacks at Legal Club dinner
Hear from the Government’s top tech advisor on how to protect your business from modern-day attacks at an exclusive dinner on June 28.
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NewsFacebook launches store visit and purchase tracking technology
Facebook has launched advertising technology that will allow retailers to track shoppers’ in-store visits via their mobile ad campaigns.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
How should retailers prepare for cashless shoppers?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Menswear etail stylist service Thread
Thread is a fashion technology start-up combining personal stylists with algorithms to select items for users. Chief executive Kieran O’Neill explains more.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Retail market research platform Attest
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week: Attest.
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NewsOcado partners with cyber security supplier to protect customer data
Ocado has signed a three-year deal with an online security supplier to safeguard customer data across the retailer’s mobile and desktop platforms.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt relaunches websites as it eyes international expansion
Charles Tyrwhitt has upgraded its UK and international websites as it puts ecommerce expansion at the heart of its growth strategy.