All Technology articles – Page 191
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bricks-and-mortar analytics solution SimpliField
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week SimpliField is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: Adapting to the big consumer trends in retail
Big changes in the way people shop will have a major effect on how consumers splash their cash in 2016. So how will consumers spend their money?
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NewsFormer Bonmarché boss Tim Mason appointed as chairman of Eagle Eye
Bonmarché’s former boss Tim Mason will take over from Bob Willett as chairman of online customer loyalty specialists Eagle Eye.
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NewsHarvey Nichols full-year profits fall 30% after ‘challenging’ conditions
Harvey Nichols has revealed a 30% drop in full-year operating profits and flat sales as it invests in its store and technology offer.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon offers monthly payment option to UK shoppers
Amazon is bidding to woo shoppers from furniture and electricals retailers by offering loans to customers making big-ticket purchases.
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OpinionOpinion: Why it's Back to the Future for retail in 2016
Star Wars has recently caught people’s imagination in retail but the film franchise that holds greater resonance is surely Back to the Future.
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NewsAmazon and eBay face probe over VAT fraud by overseas third-party sellers
Online giants Amazon and eBay could be forced to foot the bill for VAT fraud associated with small overseas sellers who use the two websites.
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NewsHabitat redesigns website for mobile shoppers as m-commerce soars
Habitat has revamped its website with mobile shoppers in mind as it looks to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsThe growth of digital: 12 predictions for digital technology in 2016
From the growth of the on-demand economy, to the acceptance of omnichannel, there have been some exciting digital movements in 2015.
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NewsEtailer Koovs reports widening of interim losses despite soaring sales
Indian etailer Koovs has posted a widening of its half-year pre-tax losses to INR 570.6m (£5.7m) despite delivering “rapid” sales growth.
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NewsPinterest adds price drop notification to its app to drive purchases
Pinterest has added price drop notifications to its platform that will let users know when their pinned products have been reduced in price.
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OpinionOpinion: How changing demographics will disrupt the retail industry
Retailers face a more complicated, nuanced demographic landscape than ever and they need to be able to adapt to the changes.
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NewsCastorama opens store that produces more energy than it uses
Kingfisher-owned DIY retailer Castorama has unveiled a new green store in France that produces more energy than it consumes.
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NewsRetailers warned of 'higher-than-ever profitability challenges' in 2016
Retailers face “higher-than-ever profitability challenges” in 2016 as discounting and decreased revenue from deliveries bite, experts have warned.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as shoppers gear up for a mobile Christmas
John Lewis sales were up this week despite the mild weather, with sales of gifts and gadgets soaring in the run-up to Christmas.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to get the balance right on customer data
How can a retailer ensure it has the right balance on customer data?
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NewsPreparing for the future of retail: getting to know your people
HR professionals gathered recently to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by HR reporting and analysis in retail
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NewsZen Internet backs businesses to embrace disruption at Manchester event
Online services business Zen Internet hosted an event on transformative technology at Media City, Manchester, on November 19.
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NewsData: Top 30 retail and brand websites by customer satisfaction
Amazon’s UK website has been named the online business with the highest levels of customer satisfaction in Britain, according to new data.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retail technology and ecommerce trends
In a year of personalisation, mobile payment and drones, we look back at some of the biggest innovations in retail technology in 2015.