All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 54
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NewsJohn Lewis to open IT hub in Birmingham to test new store technology
John Lewis is opening an IT hub in conjunction with its Birmingham flagship which will allow staff to test store technology in real time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: identifying truly innovative products and services
Innovation is the lifeblood of retail but what do we actually mean by innovation? And what separates something innovative from something simply new?
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Report StorePersonalisation Report
Our survey of retail executives highlights how retailers are embracing the concept of personalisation to drive sales and loyalty
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppable ads combine marketing with entertainment
As online shoppers become increasingly savvy and adverse to retail marketing, shoppable ads can combine marketing and entertainment.
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NewsMichael Kors unveils line of wearable tech accessories
Michael Kors has unveiled plans to launch a wearable tech range this autumn, including a smartwatch compatible with both iPhone and Android.
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NewsQVC launches shoppable ad in push to diversify its multichannel offer
QVC has launched its first shoppable ad, allowing viewers to browse items from its latest fashion lines by clicking through to them from video.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store staff performance network Myagi
Myagi’s platform is designed to train and monitor the progress of retailers’ store staff to help improve customer experience and increase sales.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Building a culture of innovation in retail
John Lewis and Shop Direct discuss how innovation is engrained in their culture as technology plays an ever-increasingly role in retail.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Starbucks poised to partner with Spotify in the UK
Starbucks is partnering with Spotify in the UK to allow its customers to identify music playing in store and save songs to their playlist.
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NewsAmazon lines up selfie payment technology for shoppers
Amazon has filed a patent for technology that will enable shoppers to authorise payment of their purchases by taking a selfie.
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Report StoreInnovation in Retail
Separating the genuinely innovative from the simply new products and services
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter drives multichannel innovation with IBM partnership
Yoox Net-a-Porter has announced a partnership with technology supplier IBM to develop a shared platform across its brands.
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NewsIkea uses interactive video to boost loyalty scheme engagement
Ikea has created a personalised video for its loyalty card holders in the UK which it plans to roll out globally to boost brand engagement.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised online marketplace My Beauty Matches
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week My Beauty Matches is in the spotlight.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Age brings wisdom, not complacency
No one will ever call me an old buffer because Iceland will always be an innovator and will constantly strive to do better.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Shoppable video technology provider Smartzer
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Smartzer is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bricks-and-mortar retail delivery app Dropit
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dropit is in the spotlight.
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OpinionOpinion: A smarter approach to retailers’ smart home sales
Sales of internet-connected smart devices are on the rise. What can retailers do to capitalise on this technology trend?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Retail product tracking software Detego
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Detego is in the spotlight.