All Technology articles – Page 112
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VideoVideo: EQ over IQ – the make-up of tomorrow’s CEO
When it comes to leadership, the tide is turning and a new type of retail CEO is emerging. In this new environment, it pays to be data-driven, socially conscious and inclusive. EQ (emotional intelligence) is prized over IQ and egos are no longer welcome in the boardroom. This shift in ...
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OpinionMove of the Week: Shop Direct's big tech bet
Henry Birch is taking a punt that Andy Burton is the heavy hitter he has been looking for to continue to transform Shop Direct’s technology capabilities.
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NewsDixons Carphone makes key hire to boost credit business
Dixons Carphone has hired its first-ever consumer finance director as it presses ahead with plans to grow its credit business, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRevealed: Top five retailers for value-driven shoppers
Find out which retailers price-conscious consumers will flock to in 2019 in Retail Week’s new report.
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Retail VoiceThe new CFO – a retail change champion?
To stay on track, retailers must become data authorities, make solid tech investments and plan for future talent – all within the remit of the CFO, says Paul Prendergast of Accenture.
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AnalysisDelivery subscriptions: growth driver or margin destroyer?
The success of Amazon Prime has led other retailers to follow suit, with delivery subscriptions such as Asos Premier and Next Unlimited soaring in popularity. Customers love them, but are they a boon to retailers?
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Retail VoiceWhere to invest for growth in 2019
With consumer caution rising, the winners of 2019 will be those who transform to take share from their competitors.
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NewsAmazon ditches plans for second HQ in New York
Amazon has rolled back plans to open its second US headquarters in New York following political backlash over the tax subsidies the firm would have received.
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AnalysisLong read: The future of fashion
As London Fashion Week kicks off, Retail Week looks at what the future holds for the fashion industry, which is in the midst of unprecedented change.
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Retail VoiceWill tomorrow’s retailers still need shops?
Sharing strategy insights from Apple, Ikea and Laura Ashley, Freeformers looks at the future of bricks-and-mortar retail.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Ocado's automated warehouse fire
Patrick Blower’s take on the recent fire at Ocado’s ‘robot-focused’ warehouse in Andover
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OpinionHigh street woes shouldn't obscure global opportunities
A retailer that many may never have heard of is understood to be planning a float that would value it at more than $1bn.
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Retail VoiceThis is a retail announcement: mind the (skills) gap
While retailers are investing heavily in technologies such as AI and AR, the same cannot be said for investment in their workforce.
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Analysis2027: the death of cash and what it means for retail
Countries such as Canada, Sweden and Japan have a lot to teach the UK about preparing for the shift to paperless payments, a new Retail Week report reveals.
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NewsInternational partners stand by Ocado after warehouse fire
Three of Ocado’s international partners have pledged to press ahead with their technology deals, despite the fire that ravaged one of the online grocer’s warehouses.
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OpinionOpinion: Shelfies – the future of bricks-and-mortar retail?
The magical salesperson who knows exactly what customers need is something all retailers crave.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Did Ahrendts really make a difference at Apple?
Angela Ahrendts’ departure from Apple prompted headlines worldwide. What does the nature and timing of her exit mean for the future of Apple’s retail business?
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NewsOcado mulls new warehouse after Andover fire
Ocado is considering opening a new warehouse after its customer fulfilment centre in Andover was devastated by fire.
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Retail VoiceChanges to Google Shopping: what you need to know
On January 31, Google imposed new requirements for price comparison websites operating within its Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) programme. Here’s how it affects UK retailers.