All Technology articles – Page 118
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsOcado warehouse fire complicated by 'design for robots'
Firefighters who tackled a blaze at Ocado’s Andover warehouse said their work was “very difficult” because the building was “not meant for humans”.
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Retail VoiceTop five retail legal trends to prepare for in 2019
Understanding global issues in order to help shape, not react to, the agenda will be vital for retailers in the year ahead, believes law firm DWF.
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AnalysisWhy H&M has hired Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
H&M last week confirmed it had hired former Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie. Is it a masterstroke or a PR ploy?
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NewsOcado Andover depot roof collapses due to fire
Part of the roof at Ocado’s Andover depot collapsed overnight, as the fire that started yesterday continued to burn.
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AnalysisRetail 2019: AI will be a key focus this year, say 25 bosses
Digital investment this year will be directed towards artificial intelligence and data management, 25 leaders of the UK’s largest retailers have told Retail Week.