All Technology articles – Page 251
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AnalysisAnalysis: iBeacon, TouchID and NFC - what Apple's 5S means for retail and mobile payment
Much of the reaction surrounding Apple’s new 5C and upmarket 5S iPhones focused on the user experience, but it is the less attention-grabbing business-related features that will have the biggest effect in the longer term.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4U, Carphone Warehouse and Argos
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: Phones 4U to open 100 stores next year, Carphone Warehouse to create 80 jobs in Ireland, Argos names new marketing director
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OpinionBlog: Momentum is building around Bluetooth Low Energy
It has so far been unclear which technology will win the mobile payment race, but this week Paypal’s Beacon announcement gave a boost to Bluetooth Low Energy’s chances.
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NewsPayPal invites developers to generate Beacon ideas for hands-free payment
PayPal is allowing external developers access to its in-store payments programming interface in a bid to generate clever ideas around its new Beacon service.
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Opinion
Blog: Squaring the circle - where next for retail?
Omnichannel is the word of the moment. But what does it actually mean? For us, it’s about delivering a consistent brand experience across every single customer touchpoint.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, SuperGroup, Tesco, BodyShop, Asda, House of Fraser and Morrisons
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: John Lewis trials new product labelling scheme, SuperGroup appoints new head of merchandising and Tesco and Body Shop use Apple’s mobile wallet service.
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OpinionComment: Greater innovation is helping mobile commerce to thrive
According to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, the proportion of online sales made through mobile devices doubled in the three months to the end of July.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer pilots new-look accessories department in Bluewater
Marks & Spencer is testing a new way of selling accessories at a trio of branches including its Bluewater store.
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AnalysisQueue management innovation: What do retailers need to know?
As House of Fraser begins a trial of a new system to prevent long queues to collect online orders, Retail Week takes a look at innovations in queue management.
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OpinionBlog: Landlords must embrace digital
Bringing physical and digital together in the shopping centre environment.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales growth slows as shoppers bask in sunshine
Sales growth at John Lewis slowed as shoppers opted to spend their bank holiday outside in the sunshine last week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: McKinsey's guide to tackling the technological shift in retail
Technology is transforming retail as consumer habits change. McKinsey consultants Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi and Marco Catena tackle the shift in a new book.
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NewsKingfisher widens international graduate scheme to include IT specialists
DIY group Kingfisher has brought in more multilingual trainees as part of its International Graduate Programme and has widened the net to include IT services.
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NewsHolograms and 'mood pricing' just around the corner, says Grimsey Review
A high street that adjusts prices to customer’s moods and enables them to shop through holograms is just “around the corner” according to the Grimsey Review.
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OpinionBlog: The Co-operative uses Snapchat to target student shoppers
The Co-operative hasn’t always been known for its innovative use of new technologies, but it has been one of the first to use Snapchat as a marketing medium.
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NewsInnovation: US grocer launches own mobile wallet for drive-thru payment
Harris Teeter, a grocery chain with 200 stores in eight states across the US, is piloting its own mobile wallet in a bid to make its drive-thru click and collect service faster.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can mobile point-of-sale technology reduce basket abandonment in store?
How can mobile point-of-sale technology reduce basket abandonment in store?
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AnalysisUsing bank data in targeted offers: What do retailers need to know?
Several retailers have signed up to a bank data-driven marketing service. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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AnalysisInfographic: Why is loyalty card usage plummeting?
The increasing use of technology when shopping is causing the use of loyalty cards to wane. Retail Week takes a look at the impact on loyalty cards.
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AnalysisRetail Week Ecommerce Summit: Best practice in etailing
The Retail Week Ecommerce Summit will explore the latest developments in etailing and feature businesses that are thriving. Rebecca Thomson outlines some of the highlights.