All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 55
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NewsSofaworks pilots personalised vouchers to drive in-store purchases
Sofaworks has piloted a real-time behavioural tracking tool that sends customers personalised offers while they shop in-store.
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NewsOcado installs 4G technology in automated warehouses to drive efficiency
Ocado has integrated a wireless mobile network into its automated warehouses, enabling pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsBoden carries out 3D body scans of shoppers to increase sizing accuracy
Boden has joined with fashion tech firm Sizemic to conduct 3D body scans on 200 women to find out average size and shape of its customers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online search analysis tool Adthena
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Adthena is in the spotlight.
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OpinionOpinion: Forget convenience shopping, the future’s about experience
Convenience has become a modern fixation. Retailers provide it constantly, creating new and smarter ways to make shopping easier and faster.
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OpinionOpinion: Harness the marketing potential of digital technology
Digital technology is massively empowering in retail but the smart strategy is still to lead with the right content and experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight trends transforming customer experience in retail
Convenience is currently the watchword in customer experience trends. We pick out a few of the best examples from around the world.
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NewsTed Baker launches gaming website for Valentine’s Day
Ted Baker has created a promotional Valentine’s Day microsite Hook Your Soulmate where users can play a game for the chance to win prizes.
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NewsProfile: Notonthehighstreet.com's new chief information officer Hugh Fahy
Hugh Fahy has described himself as “a child of the 20th century, equally confused and delighted by the 21st”.
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NewsJohn Lewis enhances online fashion offer with visual search tool pilot
John Lewis has partnered with tech firm Cortexica on a search tool that allows shoppers to find similar products on its website.
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NewsData: Two million retail jobs at risk from rise of automation, says Deloitte
The number of retail and wholesale jobs is poised to plummet by 2 million in the next 20 years, driven by automated technology and online retail.
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NewsGraze.com to launch transactional website for individual products
Graze.com is introducing a website outside of its online subscription offer, allowing shoppers to order individual products from its range.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Mobile loyalty and rewards app Karrot
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Karrot is in the spotlight.
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NewsEBay partners with Veeqo on cross-platform product listing tool
EBay has tied up with Veeqo on a multi-listing tool that allows retailers to upload multiple products online from across ecommerce platforms.
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OpinionBlog: Investing in innovation to prepare for future growth
Despite having its most successful peak season to date in 2015, delivery company Hermes is already looking for ways to improve for 2016.
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NewsAmazon to create thousands of new jobs in UK and Europe this year
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, including more than 2,500 roles in the UK, ranging from development to fulfilment.
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NewsAmazon pushes button on Dash devices with automated ordering
Amazon has launched Dash Replenishment connected devices in the US that monitor stock levels and order goods remotely for shoppers.
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NewsMasterCard trials flexible payment option for big-ticket purchases
MasterCard is poised to pilot flexible payments later this year, allowing shoppers to divide transactions into monthly instalments.
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OpinionBlog: Need-to-know delivery disruptors for the retail supply chain
From peer-to-peer platforms to crowd delivery, there are several companies attempting to shake up the traditional delivery models.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Retail photo-sharing mobile app Foko
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Foko is in the spotlight.