All Technology articles – Page 208
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Apple Watch kick-start wearable technology sales?
The wearable tech market has suffered a volatile few months. After years of hype, the Google Glass consumer launch was shelved in January, rocking confidence in the future of the sector.
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OpinionComment: There's a good reason there are no queues for Apple Watch
Unlike other Apple launches, the tech giant doesn’t want people to queue for its watch. But the days of queuing are not over.
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NewsDevelopers create app that will award products an ethical rating
A smartphone app called Behind the Lines has been developed to allow UK shoppers to check ethical information about products.
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NewsApple Watch styles sell out in minutes as it starts taking pre-orders
Apple fans have shown their dedication to the brand once again, with some colours of the watch selling out within minutes of pre-orders opening.
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OpinionComment: M&S must accelerate the pace of change for continued success
Marks & Spencer’s latest results could show that Bolland’s strategy has begun to bear fruit, but continued improvement is still needed.
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NewsArgos launches targeted birthday planning service for parents
Argos has launched a personalised service to help parents choose birthday presents for their children.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Omnichannel payment platform Zooz
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Zooz is in the spotlight.
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NewsWorldpay survey finds etailers aren’t meeting shoppers’ security expectations
A survey by Worldpay has identified online security as a significant concern and priority for British consumers when shopping online.
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NewsApple retail boss Angela Ahrendts ends 'days of waiting in line' for smartwatch
The days of queuing for the latest Apple product may be over as the tech giant’s retail boss Angela Ahrendts encourages customers to shop online for the Apple Watch.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Apple, Asos, Office and more
Retail news round-up on April 08, 2015: Shop prices fall; Apple doesn’t want queuing; Asos to promote Ireland; Office signs deal with Grazia; and more.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use m-commerce to increase sales?
Mobile retail seems poised to become the driving force behind ecommerce growth.
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AnalysisDoes Amazon’s Dash button signal a tipping point of automated shopping?
Is the launch of Amazon’s replenish button a sign of the future? Will retailers soon be able to know what products customers need, even before they do?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Visual content platform Photospire
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Photospire is in the spotlight.
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NewsJD Williams powers distribution centre with solar panel rooftop installation
JD Williams has installed a rooftop solar power system onto its distribution centre that will provide 12% of the building’s annual power.
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NewsBoohoo.com to test selling items on Asos to drive brand awareness
Boohoo.com has revealed it will conduct a pilot to sell 100 items of its clothing on Asos from May this year.
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NewsAsos boss Nick Robertson bets on Apple Watch and 'phablets'
Asos will be one of the first businesses to launch an app for the Apple Watch, chief executive Nick Robertson said today.
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NewsApple withholds smartwatch from Dixons Carphone stores as launch approaches
Apple has chosen not to stock its smartwatch in Carphone Warehouse or Currys PC World stores at launch as it opts to focus on its own outlets for the launch of the Apple Watch.
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NewsAmazon unveils home order button ‘Dash’ to replenish items
Amazon has unveiled a home ordering button called ‘Dash’ which customers can use to quickly replenish items such as coffee capsules, razor blades and toilet roll.
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NewsAsos reports dip in profits as it ploughs cash into global distribution
Asos reported a record Christmas for sales, but its profits dipped as the etailer invested in its international capabilities.
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NewsRetailers sign up for ‘Vote-and-Collect’ polling station pick-up points
A raft of retailers have signed up to a Government-backed scheme that offers click-and-collect pick-up points at polling stations.