All Technology articles – Page 214
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NewsSainsbury's trials electronic tags as it seeks to automate pricing process
Sainsbury’s is trialling electronic pricing tags as it seeks to cut out the use of paper and update prices automatically.
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OpinionComment: Vloggers can provide retailers with the authenticity they often lack
Consumers engage with video content like no other form, but brands’ efforts to go it alone have been patchy.
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NewsTopshop forges big data partnership with Twitter for London Fashion Week
Topshop is partnering with Twitter to identify live trends during London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
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NewsTed Baker introduces beacon technology to its Westfield store
Ted Baker is introducing beacon technology into its Westfield store, allowing mannequins to send push notifications to shoppers’ smartphones.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online scheduling platform Fynder
Start-ups in retail technology are growing fast and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Fynder is in the spotlight.
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NewsMaplin turns to home automation and drones as it seeks to triple product range
Maplin is focusing on next-generation products including home-automation devices and drones as it seeks to triple its range by 2018.
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NewsAsos hires Clifford Cohen to replace Pete Marsden as CIO
Asos has hired Marks & Spencer interim chief information officer Clifford Cohen to replace Pete Marsden, who is leaving after two years in the role.
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NewsMorrisons to roll out contactless payment to all stores
Morrisons has revealed plans to roll out contactless payment to all of its stores as part of a drive to make shopping trips “simpler and quicker”.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon hit by intermittent website outages
Amazon shoppers struggled to complete their online orders yesterday after the etail giant’s website was struck by intermittent outages.
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NewsLK Bennett appoints ex-Gant international boss as group commercial director
Luxury fasion retailer LK Bennett has appointed Tracy Stone, former global sales director of Gant, as its group commercial director.
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NewsTopman launches crowdsourcing music video campaign with Ghostpoet
Topman has unveiled a marketing campaign called #Openshoot that is asking consumers to contribute artistic ideas that could feature in music videos.
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GalleryStore gallery: Zippy’s store enhances the childrenswear shopping experience
Portuguese childrenswear brand Zippy latest store uses clever in-store design and technology to engage shoppers of any age.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use in-store technology to improve customer service?
Although online retail is becoming increasingly prevalent, bricks-and-mortar sales still make up the bulk of revenue for many retailers.
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NewsDarty experiments with introducing humanoid robot into its sales team
Darty has drafted a humanoid robot called NAO into its sales team as it experiments with the next generation of customer service.
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NewsContactless card payment limit to rise to £30 from September
The limit put on contactless card payments will rise from £20 to £30 from September, the UK Cards Association has said.
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NewsMore than half of UK retailers investing in proximity marketing campaigns
More than half of UK retailers are investing in proximity marketing technology, according to a survey commissioned by proximity marketing firm Airspace.
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NewsSuperGroup chief operating officer Susanne Given steps down
SuperGroup chief operating officer Susanne Given has stepped down from the retailer’s board and will leave the company in the summer.
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NewsJacques Vert launches in the Middle East with Debenhams concessions
Fashion retailer Jacques Vert is expanding into the Middle East with its first Debenhams concessions, which are to open in Dubai and Kuwait.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, River Island, Euro General and more
Retail news round-up on February 12, 2015: Evans Cycles chooses media planning agency; River Island joins start-up incubator; and more
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OpinionComment: How the Super Bowl turns views into purchases
Shoppable advertisements and promotions aired during the Super Bowl demonstrate how retail boundaries are being blurred.