All Technology articles – Page 117
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Retail VoiceHow man and machine can work together in stores
With UK high street footfall in decline, it’s crucial retailers merge digital technology with physical interaction in stores to keep consumers engaged.
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Retail VoiceChristmas 2018 footfall update – what do retailers need to know?
The Christmas 2018 trading period will be remembered not for the weather, but for the challenges faced by retailers, says Springboard's Diane Wehrle.
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Retail VoiceAre you mobile ready? Your customers certainly are
Worldpay research shows mobile has become an established channel for consumers – but are retailers making the most of m-commerce?
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NewsM&S launches online visual search technology
Marks & Spencer has launched visual search functionality on its mobile website to allow customers to search for products using a photo.
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NewsHow to showcase your business on stage at Tech. 2019
Retail Week and World Retail Congress are calling for content for the Tech. festival 2019 – but potential contributors only have until February 8 to submit their proposals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The trends and companies revolutionising US retail
While much of mainstream retail continues to suffer amid a changing consumer landscape, new models of commerce are emerging.
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VideoWatch: Game-changing retail technology from NRF
Every retail tech company worth its salt descended on NRF, each showcasing the latest innovations. Here is Retail Week’s round-up of the technology that might make an impact.
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AnalysisShowfields: the ‘most interesting store in the world’?
While the wellness trend is typically closely associated with America’s West Coast, New York is home to a multitude of retailers with wellbeing at their heart.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from Walmart’s digital transformation
Walmart is on a mission to transform itself for the digital age and allow it to fend off the onslaught of online titan Amazon.
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NewsShop Direct toasts ‘record’ Christmas sales
Shop Direct has hailed a “record” Christmas performance as its largest retail brand, Very, powered the group’s performance.
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NewsArcadia drafts in Andy Harding as digital director
Arcadia has hired former House of Fraser and Mothercare executive Andy Harding as its interim digital director, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataInfographic: Two thirds of shoppers set to replace cards with mobile payments
Some 63% of shoppers believe their phones will replace physical credit or debit cards as their main method of payment in five years’ time.
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DataGen Z: inside the minds of retail’s chief disruptors
Generation Z consumers view bricks-and-mortar stores as their preferred shopping channel, new Retail Week research has revealed.
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NewsKroger joins forces with Microsoft to take on Amazon Go
American grocery giant Kroger has partnered with Microsoft to launch two pilot stores combining grocery shopping with digital cloud technology.
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NewsM&S hires ex-Tesco Clubcard boss Andrew Mann
Marks & Spencer has drafted in the former boss of Tesco Clubcard, Andrew Mann, as its new head of insight and customer loyalty.
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NewsMissguided rejigs digital team as Wall departs
Missguided’s chief digital officer Jonathan Wall has been appointed as UK general manager at home security business Simplisafe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is ‘the Amazon effect' really?
The phrase ‘the Amazon effect’ brings to mind images of boarded-up shops and retail bankruptcies.
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Retail VoiceWhen it comes to investment we’re all in it together
Profit warnings from leading etailers demonstrate the battle doesn't just lie in online v physical, but in challenges faced by the industry as a whole.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail has plenty of reasons to be cheerful – really
For many retailers, 2018 might be a year to forget. But despite torrid conditions, the industry has lots to celebrate as Christmas trading peaks and a new year beckons.
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Retail VoiceThe future of retail: digitising the store
In 2019 retailers should focus on digitising the store via mobile technology if they want to win the customer experience battle.