All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 81
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s One Stop lights a beacon in convenience retail
Tesco’s convenience subsidiary is rolling out beacon technology in a move which could herald a new era of digital retail engagement.
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OpinionSocial and mobile combine in Heineken's Where Next campaign
Those clever chaps at Heineken have done it again. Not content with using science for the greater good of mankind (brewing beer), they have now launched an exciting social media campaign.
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OpinionBlog: Arcadia puts testing software in place for supply chain overhaul
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Ecommerce intelligence solution Ometria
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Ometria is in the spotlight.
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NewsSamsung integrates 3G into smartwatch to create 'truly connected life'
Samsung has launched the Gear S, a 3G-connected smartwatch that can perform the functions of a smartphone without connecting to a separate mobile device via Bluetooth.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Hong Kong bag boutique Pomch creates accessories out of tools
Located at Hong Kong’s newest design hub, PMQ, POMCH is a local bag boutique that brings the process of creation centre stage and embodies an aesthetic that is more workshop than retail shop.
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OpinionComment: The ever-changing nature of the supermarket chief executive
In light of Justin King’s Sainsbury’s departure and Tesco’s leadership crisis, supermarket leaders must remember the importance of innovation.
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OpinionComment: How will Amazon's acquisition of Twitch shape the gaming market?
For specialist game retailers Amazon’s purchase of Twitch simply reinforces the extent to which gaming as a pastime has shifted towards the digital.
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OpinionComment: The possibilities of digital aisles are endless for retailers
Floor space may be one of the most limiting factors for retailers, but innovation is promising to revolutionise the in-store experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has retail technology moved from cost saver to profit maker?
As part of a wider report in conjunction with the Retail Week Technology & Ecommerce Summit, IT leaders discuss how technology has evolved.
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NewsAmazon gears up for drone delivery trial in India
Online giant Amazon is poised to debut its drone delivery service in India, with trials set to take place in Mumbai and Bangalore.
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AnalysisAnalysis: eBay's 15th birthday – where does the site go next?
15 years ago this week, the first UK purchase was made on eBay – a CD from German rock group The Scorpions for £2.89.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online marketplace We are Pop-Up
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week We are Pop-Up is in the spotlight.
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OpinionBlog: Will smart robots revolutionise the supply chain?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Online retailing hits 20 years
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the retailers and etailers who have profited from online retail in the last 20 years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dixons Carphone plugs in to the connected consumer
Electricals group Dixons and mobile specialist Carphone Warehouse have officially flicked the switch on their retail merger.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Meet the advisory board for Retail Week Live 2015
Retail Week Live 2015 should be the best yet. Meet the first dedicated advisory board of retailers who are helping to make it happen.
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OpinionComment: UK ecommerce must constantly innovate to keep up with shoppers
The UK has been a pioneer in digital retail since the early days, but retailers must continue adapting to the demands of the consumer to survive.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: In-store analytics firm CloudTags
The number of small, fast-growth technology companies is growing quickly in retail, and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best - this week CloudTags is in the spotlight.
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NewsHouse of Fraser trials beacon technology in mannequins
House of Fraser is rolling out beacon technology in mannequins at the retailer’s click-and-collect store in Aberdeen.