All Technology articles – Page 200
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OpinionMany retailers still only pay lip service to true customer service
Are customer at the heart of all you do? Lots of retailers have this in their mission statement but only pay lip service to it.
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NewsAlibaba launches QR-style codes to crackdown on sale of fake goods
Alibaba has launched QR-style codes that are designed to help prevent counterfeit goods being sold on its websites.
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NewsAustin Reed Group still has legs if it can nail online and multichannel, says analyst
Struggling retailer Austin Reed Group is expected to see some “green shoots” soon as it focuses on a turnaround, according to an analyst.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Customer service messaging app Instaply
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Instaply is in the spotlight.
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NewsThree things retailers can learn from the growth of snacks business Graze
The boss of the fast growing snacks etailer Graze says that retailers can learn from its agile delivery business and how it uses data.
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OpinionFarfetch can lead the luxury pack after its acquisition of Browns
Farfetch’s acquisition of Brown’s London boutique will see it gain a significant advantage over multichannel and pure-play rivals.
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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NewsWalmart to trial $50 delivery service to take on Amazon Prime
Walmart is set to take on Amazon’s Prime service in the US by trialling its own cheaper unlimited shipping service for online shoppers.
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OpinionBlog: The changing role of the supply chain director
Managing the supply chain is now a more crucial business function than ever before, but is your business making the most of its potential?
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OpinionHow subscription models could revolutionise retail
New forms of this business model could be massively disruptive for retailers and brands
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AnalysisWatch: How retailers can make the most of their smartwatch apps
The team from mobile solutions company Somo sat down with Matthew Chapman to discuss how retailers are using the Apple Watch.
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AnalysisWatch: A look at Asos, Ocado and Amazon's Apple Watch apps
Somo innovation manager Ben Magnus talks through the pros and cons of the Watch apps from three of the biggest names in online retail.
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AnalysisQ2 trading conditions survey: Share your views on experience
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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OpinionThree reasons why robots won’t be changing the face of retail any time soon
Tech giant Toshiba recently unveiled a humanoid robot employee, but machines are unlikely to assume customer-facing roles in retail yet.
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NewsGlasses Direct lets customers try on glasses virtually with 3D fitting tool
Online retailer Glasses Direct has introduced a virtual 3D fitting tool that shows shoppers how glasses would look on their face.
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NewsOcado developing robots to pick and pack groceries at its warehouses
Online retailer Ocado is developing robots to pick and pack groceries in a move that could reduce the reliance on staff at its warehouses.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social online retail platform Shopa
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Shopa is in the spotlight.
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OpinionWhat politicians can learn about experience from a Selfridges promotion
A shop in Selfridges that prints 3D lollipops of shoppers creates a more engaging experience than any of this election’s political campaigns.
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NewsHalfords turns to green screen tech as it takes inspiration from fashion retail
Halfords has turned to green screen technology to provide customers with forensic detail and 360-degree views of its Boardman clothing range.
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NewsM&S launches Apple Watch cooking app with shopping list function
Marks & Spencer is the latest retailer to launch an app for the Apple Watch. It has adapted its smartphone cookery for the wearable device.