All Technology articles – Page 100
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NewsCard Factory appoints former Fenwick exec as chief information officer
Card Factory has appointed a former Fenwick executive as its new chief information officer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ahold pilots new frictionless store in the US
The services arm of Ahold Delhaize has rolled out a new frictionless store pilot, which allows customers to shop by “scanning in, shopping and walking out”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where does its Nike split leave Amazon?
With the news that Nike has decided to stop selling its products on Amazon, Retail Week looks at what repercussions that decision will have – for both businesses and the wider sector.
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NewsAlibaba kicks off £10bn share sale with Hong Kong listing
Alibaba has kick-started the sale of 500 million shares as part of the Chinese retail group’s plan to raise HK$100bn (£10bn) through a Hong Kong listing.
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Retail VoiceCustomers are a disruptive force in retail, so disrupt back
Buying behaviour has changed. Oli Freestone, head of institute at Capita, discusses some of the big shifts and what they mean for retailers looking to win market share.
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Retail VoiceSix ways retailers can thrive on disruption
Retail businesses have always had to deal with flux, but the disruptive nature of change today demands new approaches
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NewsKroger partners with German vertical farming start-up
American supermarket giant Kroger has unveiled a partnership with vertical farm start-up Infarm.
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AnalysisStart-ups – a lifeline for retailers?
As Retail Week’s Discovery 100 searches for the top global tech start-ups of 2020, industry expert Ian Shepherd discusses how, and why, retailers should maximise the benefits and new ideas offered by the start-up community.
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InterviewHow Farfetch and Browns’ boss is moulding the store of the future
Sipping a ’deconstructed’ cup of tea in a trendy café in Shoreditch, Browns chief executive and owner Farfetch’s chief brand officer Holli Rogers reminisces about the day Farfetch founder Jose Neves offered her the role – and some resistance that accompanied his plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does challenger Takeoff Technologies threaten Ocado’s dominance?
The emergence of Takeoff Technologies, a grocery ecommerce pretender, has driven Ocado shares down and rattled investors. Retail Week looks at whether the new kid on the block could take the UK grocery pureplay’s delivery crown.
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AnalysisFuture of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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NewsEntries now open for Discovery 100
Discovery 100 offers an unrivalled opportunity for global tech start-ups accelerating retail innovation to be celebrated across the sector. Enter now
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Retail VoiceSmart deliveries: how data will drive CX
With today’s focus on the power of data to transform retail, delivery is one of the key areas for winning competitive advantage and customer hearts and minds.
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GalleryStore gallery: DnaNudge unveils London flagship with in-store genetic testing
DNA testing start-up DnaNudge has opened its first store in London’s Covent Garden, offering shoppers genetic testing to better understand their dietary needs.
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NewsShop Direct closes in on £150m financing deal
Shop Direct owners the Barclay family are on the cusp of agreeing a £150m refinancing deal to shore up the online retailer’s balance sheet.
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Retail VoiceDigital pureplay retailers lead in global commerce
The very best in international retail are digital natives who are using innovative technology and speedy fulfilment to win new customers globally
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NewsM&S presses button on instalment payments for shoppers
Marks & Spencer is to roll out an instalment payment option for online clothing and home customers.
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NewsOpenpay confirmed as Retail Week Live headline partner
Openpay has been confirmed as the headline partner for Retail Week Live 2020.
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NewsLidl to spend £25m on electric vehicle charging points at stores
Lidl has said it plans to spend more than £25m installing rapid charging points for electric vehicles at 300 stores by 2022.