All Technology articles – Page 27
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NewsProCook to leverage AI and robotics to ‘become more efficient’
Specialist kitchen retailer ProCook has said it will look to use more AI, as well as machine learning and robotics, to “become more efficient” as it grows.
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Supplier InsightHow embedded finance is enabling retail growth
Embedded finance is boosting basket sizes and driving conversion across the sector as integrated payment options offer shoppers a seamless checkout experience
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AnalysisWhy Frasers believes now is the right time to push its Plus loyalty app
As Frasers Group strikes a new partnership with Hornby Hobbies to push its credit and loyalty platform, Frasers Plus, Retail Week takes a closer look at the buy now pay later platform and its first-ever partnership with THG earlier this year.
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NewsSnap is ‘exploring ways’ to use Gen-AI to boost retailers’ product ads
Social platform Snap has said it is currently “exploring ways” to use generative AI, particularly to help brands and retailers strengthen their advertisements.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon VP on bringing Just Walk Out tech to stores and arenas worldwide
As Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is implemented in London’s O2 Arena, Retail Week speaks to vice president Jon Jenkins about leveraging the revolutionary tech across more third-party locations.
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NewsShopify launches new platform with bigger and better AI
Ecommerce giant Shopify has unveiled what it calls its “most unified, most intuitive, most powerful platform yet” as part of its latest products and innovations showcase.
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NewsTHG and Frasers launch Ingenuity tie-up
THG and Frasers have today announced a multi-year partnership on the health and beauty giant’s Ingenuity platform.
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InterviewB&Q and Boots directors offer updates on AI investments
Recognised as ‘AI Adopters’ in Retail Week’s eponymous report, senior leaders from the homewares and beauty sectors lift the lid on their business AI strategies and the transformational tech generating real returns.
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Innovation of the WeekMoonpig develops AI tools to keep customers coming back
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsHirestreet ramps up AI use to predict summer rental demand
Rental marketplace Hirestreet is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand for summer fashion this year.
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NewsAsos tells staff virtual meetings are ‘detrimental’ to performance
Asos staff have been warned that online meetings have a ‘detrimental’ impact on performance and that those disobeying its flexible working rules will face disciplinary action.
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Opinion‘If your retail media strategy is digital-only, you’re doing it wrong. Here’s why’
The buzz around digital is overshadowing the enormous power of in-store media – and that’s a problem, warns Dunnhumby’s Anthony Worssam
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DataThe retailers ranked among the most valuable global brands
With consumer habits changing and new brands entering the retail space every day, Retail Week takes a look at the global brands deemed the most valuable in 2024, according to Kantar BrandZ.
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NewsAmazon to invest millions in skills amid UK union recognition ballot
Amazon is investing £34m in its Europe-wide Career Choice programme to support current and future jobs in the business.
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NewsSuperdry poaches Halfords IT boss for new role
Superdry has appointed the former Halfords IT boss as its global technology director.
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AnalysisTop heavy: Have retail c-suites become too bloated?
New additions to the boardroom can bring in much-needed skills, but too many around the table can slow down decision making. Is having a supersized c-suite a move in the right direction for retail?
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Opinion‘Quantum leaps in tech are enabling IT to become a genuine business differentiator’
Amid an abundance of technology solutions, the challenge for retailers is not one of opportunity but navigation, maintains Matt Truman
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Retail VoiceSeizing the AI opportunity in retail
With AI now permeating every part of the industry, Spencer Stuart’s Veena Marr examines how retailers can decode untapped opportunities to unwrap a deeper potential
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NewsCrew Clothing partners with tech platform to bolster operations
Fashion retailer Crew Clothing has rolled out a new tech feature to improve operations in its 105 stores in partnership with cloud management solutions company Cegid.
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Retail VoiceUnleashing AI into your business in three steps
Generative AI is fundamentally changing how retailers operate, supercharging productivity levels and providing a conversational holistic experience for their customers. Microsoft and Cognizant reveal the first three moves firms can take to maximise on AI