All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 82
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NewsCarphone Warehouse marketing boss discusses new digital concept store
Carphone Warehouse marketing director Julian Diment talks Retail Week through the roll-out of the company’s new digital concept stores.
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OpinionComment: Why has Aldi launched a smartphone and is it a good idea?
One month ago Aldi Nord in Germany launched two smartphone models – the difference to the UK launch is that these were branded models rather than own-brand.
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NewsAldi becomes first supermarket to launch own-brand smartphone
Aldi has become the first supermarket to launch an own-brand smartphone.
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NewsTesco convenience franchise One Stop launches mobile voucher scheme
Tesco’s c-store business One Stop is launching a mobile voucher scheme that allows customers to redeem coupons in-store using their phone.
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NewsTesco Direct to launch non-food social commerce platform
Tesco has rolled out social commerce functionality to its non-food ecommerce site through a partnership with co-buying platform Buyapowa.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bill splitting service MyCheck
The retail technology industry is full of small, fast-growth technology companies that could help retailers solve some of the challenges and problems of a multichannel world. Retail Week is highlighting some of the best.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven problems with personalisation and how to solve them
Retailers using data to target customers often come up against some common hurdles. Retail Week looks at how to overcome them
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NewsAsos and Ocado among attendees of Graze.com's 'Silicon Valley-style' data event
Snack foods etailer Graze.com is holding a ‘Silicon Valley-style’ data knowledge sharing event tonight with retailers including Asos and Ocado due to attend.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 30, 2014: Amazon launches 3D-printing store, Co-op staff protest over in-store radio
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Clear Returns
The retail technology industry is full of small, fast-growth technology companies that could help retailers solve some of the challenges and problems of a multichannel world. Retail Week is highlighting some of the best.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Mercedes-Benz in Paris creates an inclusive boutique
Mercedes-Benz is targeting tourists as they stroll down Paris’ Champs Elyseé with an attention grabbing storefront. Inside lies an immersive showcase of the luxury car brand and its products.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Innovation lessons from the gaming and auto industries
Ahead of the Retail Week Technology & Ecommerce Summit, Retail Week speaks to representatives of the automotive and gaming industries.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to work with technology start-ups
The retail technology start-up community is booming. Retail Week finds out how retailers can tap into what the sector has to offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct, Tesco, John Lewis and Argos on how to work with tech start-ups
As the start-up community continues to grow, Retail Week speaks to start-ups and retailers alike on how to foster a successful collaboration.
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OpinionOxford Summer School programmes nurture retail talent
Programmes such as Oxford Summer School help to foster and inspire retailers in an industry where talent is a business’s greatest resource.
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OpinionComment: Facebook's 'Buy' button and what it means for retail
Facebook’s recent introduction of a ‘buy’ button, allowing users to buy advertised products without leaving the social network, is another step towards monetization of social networks.
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OpinionVideo: What Coca Cola's drones can teach retailers about digital marketing
In the era of the agile consumer, peoples’ lives have been transformed by technology. We think in the now, are open to novelty and innovation and will act quickly if bored, frustrated or enticed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, eBay and Tesco
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Amazon improves Prime delivery, Ebay quarterly revenues surge 13% and Tesco apologises after Ramadan controversy
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's digital screen, food promotion and the plastic bag charge
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2014: Tesco introduces screen technology, Charge for bags may be increased, NFU slams Tesco.
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OpinionComment: Retail needs to wake up to the potential of emerging technology
Some emerging technology solutions have the ambition and the ability to transform an entire industry - it’s time that the retail sector woke up to the fact that change is coming.