All Technology articles – Page 255
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to be early adopters in new technology
Most people regard retail as a fast-moving, innovative and cutting-edge industry, and in many ways they are right.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 4G technology will boost grocery store experience
Amid a roll-out of the 4G network, grocery retailers are leading the way in enhancing their stores with multichannel additions that are predicted to boost sales.
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Opinion
Blog: Operational excellence - a retail journey
Trying to deliver a seamless omni-channel customer experience, can put a huge strain on traditional systems and processes.
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NewsMorrisons invests £300m in overhauling '20th century systems'
Morrisons will have invested £310m by the end of this year in dramatically overhauling its systems, which chief executive Dalton Philips described as being “firmly stuck in the 20th century”.
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AnalysisTill technology: What do retailers need to know?
Asda is testing technology that it hopes will shave crucial seconds off time spent at the checkout.
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NewsBurberry to roll out click-and-collect as online traffic grows
Burberry is set to roll out click-and-collect across its store portfolio following a successful pilot of the service.
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NewsTM Lewin to launch online in Czech Republic as part of overseas push
Shirt specialist TM Lewin is planning to launch online in the Czech Republic later this year and is also considering sites in Russia and Germany.
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OpinionBlog: Selfridges launches Denim Lovers crowd-sourced campaign
Department store group Selfridges has launched a crowd sourced digital marketing campaign to support the opening of its Denim Studio.
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AnalysisApple app store's fifth birthday: How have apps changed retail?
It’s the Apple app store’s fifth birthday today – Retail Week takes a look at how apps have changed retail since their inception.
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Opinion
Blog: Revenue generation - a retail journey
How do you deliver a seamless omni-channel experience, tailored to individual customers?
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NewsAnalysis: Maplin plots store growth as part of renewal strategy
Maplin’s, the electricals retailer, is on a mission to open more stores, entice female shoppers and invest in in-store technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is 3D printing the latest technological retail fad?
Every few months, another technology in retail sifts to the top of the pile and starts to generate interest. This time it’s 3D printing.
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NewsAsda launches 360 degree laser checkout
Asda is trialling a 360 degree laser checkout at its York store as it looks to create a faster and more convenient shopping experience for its customers.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Ocado and Waitrose - A doomed marriage?
The increasingly unhappy marriage of Ocado and Waitrose seems set to end in the divorce courts, but can the two sides patch up their differences?
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OpinionBlog: Amazon's new social gifting service - Amazon Birthday Gift
Amazon has introduced a feature on its site to tap into the growing trend of social gifting, allowing a group of Facebook friends to collectively buy an Amazon gift card for a mutual friend.
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OpinionBlog: Is Ocado a retailer or a technology provider?
Ocado chief Tim Steiner seemed pretty pleased with himself today. While the online grocer has slipped into the red again in its half year results, sales are up and he is confident for the future.
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NewsShopper marketing ‘next battleground for retailers’, says WPP chief Martin Sorrell
Understanding how target shoppers behave across different channels is set to be the next biggest battleground for retailers, according to advertising supremo WPP chief executive Martin Sorrell.
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NewsSainsbury's launches mobile phone network with Vodafone to drive loyalty
Sainsbury’s has launched a mobile phone network in conjunction with Vodafone to drive customer loyalty.
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Opinion
Blog: Mobile site designed to increase sales
Lots of retailers are wrestling with the challenges that mobile customers bring. But trying to meet different customer needs on a variety of screen sizes needs careful planning and design.
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Analysis3D printing: What do retailers need to know?
3D printing could have many uses in retail, from producing products on demand to creating personalised items in-store.