All Technology articles – Page 177
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NewsOcado boss Steiner: Amazon Fresh launch has had 'no impact' on sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has insisted the launch of Amazon Fresh has had “absolutely no impact so far” on the online grocer’s sales.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Aggregated fashion etail platform Shufflehub
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Shufflehub is in the spotlight.
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NewsAsos blames power outage for 20-hour website crash
Fashion etailer Asos has blamed a third-party power outage for its website being unavailable to shoppers since yesterday evening.
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OpinionBlog: Strengthening the delivery network to boost choice and convenience
Hermes’ head of marketing explains how the delivery firm is improving customer satisfaction levels and enhancing the brand experience.
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NewsMaplin boss says that only omnichannel retailers have a shelf-life
Maplin boss Oliver Meakin said the longterm winners in retail will be omnichannel retailers because human interaction “can’t be replaced”.
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NewsCarpetright customer experience boss on using data to drive like-for-likes
Carpetright’s head of customer experience said the retailer uses real-time customer feedback to increase its like-for-like sales.
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OpinionOpinion: The subscription economy is redefining retail customer engagement
Modern consumers choosing to subscribe to services rather than own products is rewriting the rule book on customer engagement.
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OpinionOpinion: How can retailers prepare for demand in the summer of sport?
The summer of sport is well under way, but are retailers doing enough with big data to ensure they are monopolising consumer spend?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised fashion analysis platform Dressipi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dressipi is in the spotlight.
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NewsSnapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.
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VideoWatch: Boots launches app for store staff to drive bricks-and-mortar sales
Boots joins forces with Apple and IBM to create an app for store staff that uses analytics to monitor in-store availability and customer reviews.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Five ways retailers can take the headache out of returns
eCommera reflects on the top five ways retailers can manage returns cost-effectively and how ever-improving technology can help.
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Report StoreWhen Digital and Physical Collide
How fresh thinking is future-proofing the stores of tomorrow
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NewsWalmart pilots robotic shopping trolleys to drive store experience
Walmart is developing robotic shopping trolleys that can help customers find items on their shopping lists and drive themselves around stores.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz preview: Five speakers not to be missed
Retail Week’s Buzz event on September 14-15 is designed to break down silos and bring retail success through technology. Here we detail five key sessions
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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OpinionOpinion: The retail benefits and pitfalls of smart device payments
Smartphones provide shoppers with a convenient and secure way to buy in-store, but will they be adopted as a mainstream payment method?
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Are ecommerce and supply chain teams working together effectively?
Join Retail Week and MetaPack for a Twitter debate on the importance of bringing the focuses of the different business functions together.
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.