All Technology articles – Page 125
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NewsMall owner Intu tests e-games and AI in tech tie-ups
Shopping centre group Intu has linked with seven start-ups to try new ways of complementing bricks and mortar with digital technology.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Why couldn't Tesco make money online?
Tesco decided to ditch its Direct business after it saw “no route to profitability”. Why couldn’t the UK’s largest retailer make money online?
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OpinionWhy online advertising must match your inventory
A frictionless path to purchase online relies on retailers having a true view of stock within commerce solutions.
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OpinionOpinion: Ocado-Kroger is testament to UK tech talent
Ocado’s landmark deal with Kroger is testament to the vision of founder Tim Steiner and welcome evidence of the UK’s ability to create world-class digital businesses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Shearwood put Clarks on the front foot?
Clarks posted a dip in full-year profits and sales this morning in its first full year under boss Mike Shearwood.
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NewsTesco to shut down non-food website Tesco Direct
Tesco is axing its standalone clothing and general merchandise website after concluding there was “no route to profitability” for the business.
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OpinionOpinion: China brings online opportunity for retailers
China is a market with more than 500 million consumers, flush with disposable income and eager to try exciting new international brands that fit their lifestyles.
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OpinionIs Ocado the grocery industry's antidote to Amazon?
The value of retail fulfilment was laid bare last week when Ocado’s share price surged 80% after signing a distribution deal with US grocer Kroger.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail must put customers in the driving seat
We all know retail is a difficult place to be right now. Consumer expectations have been raised to an extremely high level by disruptive brands such as Amazon, Asos and Wiggle et al.
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AnalysisAs GDPR goes live, how ready are retailers?
The General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on Friday. Retail Week takes a look at retailers’ readiness.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado’s US deal put it on the map?
The word “transformative” can sometimes be used loosely in today’s fast-moving retail landscape, but Ocado’s board could be forgiven for such language this week.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The grocery store of the future
Retail Week visits Accenture’s tech lab in Milan to discover the grocery store of the future.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can chaotic Mothercare survive?
The maternity specialist has unveiled plans for a CVA, but as it reappoints the chief executive it sacked 36 days ago there are questions about whether a bright future can be delivered.
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AnalysisAnalysis: End of the line nears for retail queues
As long as retail has existed, so have queues. But technology is trying to put an end to the wait.
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OpinionOpinion: Time for a 'new deal' on retail property
More than 9% of shop space now lies empty and there are 2,485 fewer shops than there were three years ago.
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AnalysisEvent: Five speakers not to be missed at Tech.
Tech. – the two-day festival of digital retailing and the technology driving it – returns this September. We take a peak at the speakers you need to watch.
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Retail VoiceThree reasons why stores need to digitise
The digitisation of the store is essential in a competitive market where retail trends are being driven by the tech-enabled, hyper-connected consumer.
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Retail VoiceEncourage consumer spending by delighting shoppers
How retailers can ensure this year’s projection of consumer spending comes to fruition
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AnalysisAnalysis: The apps that could save the high street
With footfall in decline, high streets and shopping centres are under pressure. But technologies to help mitigate this are advancing at a rate of knots.
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OpinionBreaking down blockchain: The supply chain ledger
Blockchain is set to transform how retailers do business and bring transparency to all stages of the supply chain.