All Multichannel articles – Page 44
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NewsAlibaba launches online system to crack down on counterfeit goods
Alibaba has kick-started a fresh drive to stamp out fake goods on its sites by urging retailers and brands to back its anti-piracy campaign.
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour trials one-hour grocery delivery in French capital
Carrefour is to debut a new delivery service from three stores in Paris, in a trial programme that has been dubbed ‘Carrefour Now’.
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NewsKoovs drafts in new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down
Indian etailer Koovs has named Robert John Pursell as its new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down from his role with the business.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: The future for retail is all about getting personal
‘Personalisation’ is a ubiquitous term in the retail industry and one which poses as many challenges for retailers as it does opportunities.
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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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NewsOcado boss Steiner: Amazon Fresh launch has had 'no impact' on sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has insisted the launch of Amazon Fresh has had “absolutely no impact so far” on the online grocer’s sales.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsSnapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.
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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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Retail VoiceOpinion: Five ways retailers can take the headache out of returns
eCommera reflects on the top five ways retailers can manage returns cost-effectively and how ever-improving technology can help.
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VideoWatch: Ikea is testing smaller-format stores to increase accessibility
Ikea is testing a number of smaller “order and collect” units. We visit its Aberdeen store to see how it has scaled down its offer.
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NewsData: Amazon Fresh at least 17% cheaper than big four rivals, study reveals
Amazon’s Fresh grocery proposition is at least 17% cheaper than each of its mainstream supermarket rivals, according to a new study.
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Report StoreWhen Digital and Physical Collide
How fresh thinking is future-proofing the stores of tomorrow
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NewsReiss turnaround plan bears fruit as full-year profits and sales soar
Reiss has posted a jump in full-year profits and sales as the luxury fashion retailer’s three-year turnaround plan bears fruit.
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OpinionOpinion: Five things every retailer should be thinking about right now
Speaking to a retailer last week about the future of the industry, we both agreed that looking back at history wasn’t helpful any more for informing new thinking.
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OpinionOpinion: Never mind the omnijargon – today it’s just retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail is not dying. Online retail isn’t stealing real world sales. Ultimately, retail only exists as one entity.
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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.