All Technology articles – Page 258
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NewsKingfisher IT director Mike Bell departs retailer after four years
DIY giant Kingfisher group IT director Mike Bell left the retailer last month after more than four years at the group.
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NewsOcado launches tool to swipe shoppers from rivals including Waitrose
Ocado has launched a new tool aimed at stealing shoppers from its rivals including supply partner Waitrose.
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NewsSainsbury's grocery website hit by technical problems
The Sainsbury’s grocery website has gone down this morning with a sign up for maintenance telling customers it will be “back shortly”.
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NewsAsda refreshes website as tablet version launches
Asda has revamped the homepage of its website and launched a tablet-optimised site to capitalise on digital shoppers on the move.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ Ocado deal is its chance to catch up with market
In a tie-up with Ocado, Morrisons has finally confirmed the shape and structure of its long-awaited move online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado deal gives Morrisons online offer a jump-start
Morrisons is finally launching in online grocery in partnership with Ocado. But while it will have a running start, the details of the deal are giving analysts food for thought.
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OpinionBlog: Ikea launches interactive party planning tool
Home and furniture retailer Ikea has developed an interactive party invitation generator to encourage people to make the most of their outdoor space in the summer.
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OpinionComment: The future of contactless payment may be rocky
Customers may want a quick, pain-free, experience at the tills but recent history suggests that the reality is far different. All too often contactless terminals are lost amongst so much other point-of-sale collateral on the counter space that the inclination is to avoid or ignore them.
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NewsMorrisons hires former Tesco executive as chief information officer
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco and Nokia executive John Clarke as its new interim chief information officer, just days after inking a deal to launch an online grocery service with Ocado.
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AnalysisScan-and-shop technology: What do retailers need to know?
Grocers such as Asda and Sainsbury’s are piloting scan-and-shop devices to cut queue times and increase convenience.
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NewsEBay plans to launch click-and-collect service with merchants
Online marketplace giant eBay is to launch a click-and-collect service as it continues to work on its customer service proposition.
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OpinionComment: Walmart fights back with technology as sales slip
As Walmart was reporting its first same-store sales drop in seven quarters along with a barely increasing profit on May 16th, it also detailed its impressive IT and e-commerce growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches IT apprenticeship in a bid to reduce skills gap
John Lewis has launched a technology apprenticeship as it continues to grow its IT department.
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NewsMarks & Spencer under fire for online tax structure
Marks & Spencer has come under fire from tax campaigners over the way it structures its online sales to Europe, which has drawn comparisons to Amazon.
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AnalysisOnline grocery: How the rivals' digital operations compare
Online is becoming an increasingly intense battleground in grocery as The Co-op reveals plans to grab a share of the £6.1bn market.
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OpinionComment: Future-proofing in a multichannel world
What’s been the biggest breakthrough in multichannel retailing in the past five years?
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OpinionComment: It's time to assess how multichannel retail is changing
The high street has experienced dwindling sales while ecommerce has picked up the pace and posted record figures year on year - and 13.4% growth is projected in the UK for 2013.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing your supply chain for multichannel growth
Smooth delivery options are front of mind for retailers because customer expectations are sky high. It is vital supply chains are as watertight as possible.
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Amazon looks to expand Kindle range
Amazon is reported to be developing a wide range of new hardware devices to expand its Kindle line beyond ereaders and tablet computers.Reports suggest two smartphones and an audio-only streaming device are in development, in addition to a set-top box.The high-end smartphone is expected to be manufactured with a screen ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve my use of marketing emails?
How can I improve my use of marketing emails?