All Multichannel articles – Page 49
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NewsAlmost a third of shoppers 'don't trust' contactless technology
Almost a third of consumers don’t use contactless payment when shopping because they don’t trust the technology, according to a new survey.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised dispatch note provider Retain.me
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Retain.me is in the spotlight.
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NewsN Brown full-year profits hit by investment despite strong second-half
N Brown’s full-year profits have been dented by investment in its change programme, but its strategy bore fruit during the second half.
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NewsOnline sales made via smartphones double in March as m-commerce booms
The value of retail sales made through smartphones more than doubled in March as the m-commerce trend continued to gain traction.
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OpinionOpinion: Facebook’s chatbot and the future of retail sales
Facebook’s recently launched chatbot technology could revolutionise customer service, online delivery and sales for retailers.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco results, Debenhams' boss hunt and Amazon's bank tie-up
Tesco’s mixed results, Debenhams’ chief exec search and Amazon’s latest click-and-collect venture are discussed this week.
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NewsMothercare UK sales advance but overseas revenues slump in tough conditions
Mothercare has reported a sales improvement at its core UK business but overseas trading has been challenging.
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NewsMillennial shoppers demand seamless digital experience on high street
Millennial shoppers are more likely to visit bricks-and-mortar stores than older consumers but would prefer an improved service.
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NewsEBay partners with Facebook on automated messenger trial
EBay is piloting Facebook’s automated messaging technology to alert shoppers when an auction for an item they have bid on is ending.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: User-generated content marketing platform Yotpo
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Yotpo is in the spotlight.
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NewsAt a glance: Sports Direct’s luxury fashion retailer Flannels
Sports Direct plans to open a flagship Flannels store on Oxford Street. We take a closer look at the luxury fashion brand.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits rise as retail sales and mobile traffic surge
Asos has unveiled an 18% jump in half-year pre-tax profits as retail sales and mobile traffic soared during the period.
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NewsOpinion: Retail destinations must find 'magic ingredient' to beat online
As ecommerce continues to impact retail footfall, developers are relying on food outlets and leisure to attract and retain consumers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’ IT boss on early adoption and smart home technology
John Lewis is developing a raft of tech initiatives to drive sales. We spoke to IT director Paul Coby about innovation and investment.
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OpinionBlog: Are you a champion of the UK retail supply chain?
Be in with a chance of gaining industry recognition at the only awards which reward excellence in retail supply chain.
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NewsAmazon pilots Barclays tie-up to use bank's branches as collection points
Amazon has partnered with Barclays to use the bank’s branches as delivery collection points as it expands its click-and-collect network.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail restructuring? You ain’t seen nothin' yet
As customers demand more services and retailers keep reaching for their ‘holy grail’, the future of retail is becoming harder to predict.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, Tesco and the difficulties merging bricks and clicks
In The Retail Week this week the team examines M&S boss Steve Rowe’s GM ambitions, looks ahead to Tesco’s full-year results and more.
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NewsBonmarché posts sales rise but cautions that conditions remain challenging
Bonmarché has reported that trading conditions remain “challenging” and that profits will come in at the lower end of expectations.
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OpinionOpinion: Pinterest promoted pins give retail insight into future purchases
Pinterest promoted pin ads have launched in the UK and could provide retailers with valuable insight into their customers’ future purchases.