All Technology articles – Page 161
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers need to create better jobs – and how they can do it
Retail is rightly proud of its meritocratic employment and promotion track-record, but a new approach is needed in changing times.
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VideoWatch: How John Lewis offers unique experiences using the latest tech
John Lewis combines its expertise in tech and homeware to showcase how the connected home will impact the lives of shoppers.
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Retail VoiceHow location is driving the next wave of mobile marketing
Global location data management leader Yext shares best practices for using location data to exceed customer expectations.
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OpinionOpinion: Sales on a plane – why in-flight retail is about to take off
Aeroplanes are not an obvious retail channel, but as flights enabled with Wi-Fi become the norm, could they be a beacon for online retail?
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NewsIkea launches new UK pilot website to bolster ecommerce business
Ikea has given its website a makeover as part of its ambition to become more convenient to UK shoppers, with plans to roll it out globally.
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NewsRiver Island profits and sales flat in 'challenging environment'
River Island has posted flat full-year profits and sales, but boss Ben Lewis labelled it a “good set of results in a challenging environment”.
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NewsLess shelf-stacking, more science as retail jobs reflect radical change
Retailers now employ 100,000 people in roles that did not exist five years ago, illustrating the pace of change in the industry.
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NewsArgos uses Facebook’s local availability ads to drive multichannel sales
Facebook has launched local availability adverts that will show users products that are available at nearby retail outlets in real-time.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis takes short-term profit pain for long-term gain
Bellwether retailer the John Lewis Partnership, which rarely puts a foot wrong, appears to have stumbled over falling profits.
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NewsRetail Diary: Retail Week's 48-hour event and awards marathon
Retail Week came to life at its bustling Buzz Conference, the Tech & Ecomm Awards and its 24-hour Hackathon – also known as the snackathon.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: N Brown mulls tech start-up acquisitions
N Brown considers acquiring start-up tech firms as it strives to bring innovation into its business, says chief technology officer Tim Price.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Uberated triumphs at 24 hour Hackathon
After 24 hours of frantic activity, Uberated have been crowned the winner of the Retail Week Hackathon in association with Yext.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Mention Me wins Showcase Start-Up competition
Referral marketing firm Mention Me has won the Showcase competition for the most exciting tech start-up at Retail Week’s Buzz conference.
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VideoRetail Week Buzz: House of Fraser's Julian Burnett on seeking innovation
Chief information officer Julian Burnett explains how listening to the right innovations is more important than listening to all innovations.
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VideoRetail Week Buzz: Shop Direct's Jonathan Wall on the reason for its success
Shop Direct ecommerce director Jonathan Wall explains the driving force behind the retailer’s successes and its future investments.
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OpinionBlog: Should we give the green light to driverless cars in logistics?
Technology adapts, and for the logistics industry driverless cars could become an option. But only if developed correctly, says Hermes.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: New systems are obsolete fast, says Sainsbury's Argos CTO
New technology systems will become obsolete faster so must be easy to replace, advises Sainsbury’s Argos chief technology officer.
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VideoRetail Week Buzz: Sainsbury’s Argos’s George Goley on presenting to boards
Retail Week Buzz: Sainsbury’s Argos’ George Goley’s top tips for presenting to the board
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Brexit
Retail news round-up: UK retail bosses to skip roundtable to discuss Brexit and Amazon unveils Echo voice-powered gadget in Britain and Germany
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: 'You don’t want to be the dad dancing at the disco'
Moo.com director of customer experience said retailers risk being left behind, but should also be measured in their approach to technology.