All Technology articles – Page 154
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Retail VoiceThe hottest supply chain buzzwords of 2017
The New York tech conference and expo will highlight some of the hottest supply chain buzzwords of 2017, finds Relex Solutions.
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NewsRetail Diary: Punchy Poundland and Amazon’s Alexa
It really is Christmas every day at one shopping centre, Amazon’s Alexa turns out to be a click-happy shopper and Poundland packs a PR punch.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Five tech trends for retailers to watch
The Consumer Electronics Show sets the agenda for the coming year. Here are some of the products and trends retailers should look out for.
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NewsArgos rolls out real-time delivery tracking technology
Argos has introduced a tracking tool that will provide the retailer with real-time visibility of their delivery drivers’ journeys to maximise supply-chain efficiency.
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NewsWHSmith upgrades PoS offer in tech investment drive
WHSmith is deploying updated PoS technology across its high street and travel outlets in an effort to drive its convenience offer.
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OpinionOpinion: How can retailers win millennial loyalty?
The rise of ecommerce and mobile has given retailers a new roster of tools to win customer loyalty, but should they go back to basics?
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AnalysisCES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?
Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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AnalysisEtail Evolution: Next's website through the years
Since 1982, Next has been a fixture on the UK high street. After launching its Next Directory in 1988, it was early to launch an ecommerce website in 1999.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: Where can Argos find growth?
Following the £1.4 billion takeover of Home Retail Group, Argos has new shareholders with high expectations. So where can it find growth?
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AnalysisThe lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York
The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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AnalysisCES 2017: The future of 3D printing in retail
3D printing is a rapidly growing market, but retailers have made minimal efforts to bring the technology to its shoppers. Is it a worthwhile investment?
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AnalysisCES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage
As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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OpinionOpinion: Embracing millennial employees
While many retailers think it is hard having millennials as customers, employing them is another matter.
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OpinionPractical lessons in reinvigorating high streets
British towns should take inspiration from Belgium, where a passionate mayor forced through change to make his city’s high streets fit for the 21st century.
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AnalysisIt wasn’t all bad: The 12 gifts of retail in 2016
It wasn’t all bad for retail this year. Here’s our seasonal celebration of how retail enhances lives and the nation.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Tech and ecommerce trends
From Pinterest ads to Pokémon Go!, 2016 was a year packed full of technology innovations.
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AnalysisHow Bink aims to revolutionise retail loyalty
Carrying around multiple retail loyalty cards might be about to become a thing of the past.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Apple and Weetabix
Retail news round-up: Apple files appeal against EU tax ruling and Weetabix staff to strike against change in shift pattern
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OpinionOpinion: Artificial intelligence – look before you leap
Artificial intelligence (AI). Everyone seems to be at it and it’s hard to avoid reading about the topic. Just look at you now.