All Technology articles – Page 144
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AnalysisAI in action: The transformation of retail
The opportunities presented by artificial intelligence are potentially transformative. And far from it being a technology of tomorrow, many retailers are already exploiting it.
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NewsBHS.com sales jump as website wins back shoppers
BHS.com has posted surging second quarter sales as the fledgling online business continues to attract new shoppers.
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OpinionOpinion: Automation means shopper-free shops
The trend towards automating everything in the interests of speed and ‘convenience’ is one to be wary of.
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InterviewInterview: Amazon’s innovation boss Paul Misener
Asked to pick his favourite innovation at the retail giant to date, Amazon’s Paul Misener replies: “I really can’t choose just one.”
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AnalysisRetail diary: HOF evacuated as fox falls through roof
House of Fraser gets evacuated after fox falls through ceiling, Poundland helps to dump Trump, and bring on the retail battle at Tech.
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OpinionWhy driverless lorries offer greener logistics
With the news that driverless lorries will be trialled in the UK next year, Hermes’ Carl Robinson looks at the environmental impact.
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AnalysisFive lessons retailers can learn from Skyscanner
Skyscanner has disrupted online search and travel sectors alike with its easy to use holiday research platform.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Whole Foods, Amazon and Dunelm
The Retail Week team sit down to discuss the biggest stories over the past seven days including Amazon making its mark on Whole Foods and Browett’s departure from Dunelm.
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AnalysisGDPR: Ticking time bomb or blessing in disguise?
The EU-wide implementation of the stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect next May. Why should retailers care and what are the silver linings?
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NewsOcado launches Amazon Alexa ordering app
Ocado has launched an app for Amazon’s Alexa voice service system today, allowing consumers to add to and track existing orders.
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OpinionIs Dixons right to be cautious on smartphone upgrades?
Dixons Carphone’s warning on the smartphone market prompted a second battering of the share price in a fortnight.
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AnalysisWhat can retailers learn from the Edinburgh Fringe?
As the world’s largest arts festival, The Edinburgh Fringe, heads into its closing weekend, organisers and performers will be lauding another hugely successful event.
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NewsWalmart and Google get vocal about Amazon competition
Walmart and Google unveiled a new partnership today that will take the fight to Amazon on both retail and voice search fronts.
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NewsWhole Foods shareholders approve $13.7bn Amazon deal
Amazon’s $13.7bn acquisition of Whole Foods has moved a step closer after the grocer’s shareholders voted in favour of the deal.
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NewsGoogle and Walmart team up on voice-enabled shopping
American grocery titan Walmart has joined forces with Google to allow shoppers to order hundreds of its products through voice, both online and in-store.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon’s Argos lookalike is no game-changer
Amazon has introduced Instant Pickup at selected US campuses.
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Retail VoiceIs sustainability a business necessity?
For retailers wanting to build market share and grow a sustainable business, it is vital to look beyond supply chain efficiencies.
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Retail VoicePowering profits with personalisation engines
Personalisation engines are enabling retailers to dive deeper into customer behaviour, as Gregory Gazagne, executive vice-president at Criteo, EMEA, explains.
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NewsAmazon expands and takes a leaf out of Argos’ book
Amazon made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic today as it continues its UK expansion drive and even incurred the wrath of President Trump.
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OpinionWhy is retail hitting 'subscribe' on beauty boxes?
As The Hut Group acquires Glossybox and rumours circulate of Walmart’s interest in Birchbox, personalised monthly subscriptions look to be a treasure chest of opportunities.