All Technology articles – Page 283
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NewsEtailers race to react to new EU cookies law
From Saturday May 26th, online retailers must obtain express consent from customers to set cookies – which harvest visitor data on websites – following a bureaucratic change branded a “waste of time” by ecommerce experts.
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OpinionThe EU Cookie Directive presents unique challenges for retailers
Retailers need to accept that cookies are now in the hands of the customer and concentrate on educating them.
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Opinion
BT Expedite and Charles Clinkard, a fitting pair
This week we were very pleased to announce a deal with Charles Clinkard, one of the largest independent footwear retailers in the UK.
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NewsAmerican Golf signs EPoS contract
Golfing specialist American Golf has signed a deal for EPoS maintenance services with Esteem Managed Services.
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OpinionWhere do retailers fit in the world of Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Over time, many retail sectors have been preyed upon by new types of competitors with superior economics.
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AnalysisHow Facebook has changed retail
As Facebook floats with a valuation of more than $100bn, Retail Week asks what advantages the social network has created for retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I make sure salespeople know as much as consumers?
In today’s digital age, consumers are typically more informed than salespeople. How do we combat this?
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AnalysisWhat’s in store for the high street?
After years of economic turmoil and the advance of digital, the high street is undergoing a period of unprecedented change. Rebecca Thomson considers how things might look like in a decade.
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NewsNew technology will boost retailers' sales by 4% by 2014
Investing in new technology could boost retailers’ sales by 4% within two years according to eBay.
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OpinionMobile payments momentum
Retailers are both excited and a little scared by the possibilities of mobile phones replacing wallets, finds Retail Week’s report.
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OpinionIn pictures: EBay launches colour swatch technology on app
Online retailer eBay has updated its fashion-focused iPhone app to include a new colour swatch search function.
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OpinionTime to get smart with CRM
As is the case with multichannel integration, customer relationship management (CRM) is a term that’s been around for years yet too few retailers appear to be practicing it.
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OpinionComment: Catalogues make way for digital dominance
In the face of digital dominance should Argos change its business model?
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AnalysisChoosing the right multichannel strategy
Consumers can interact with retailers in an increasing number of ways. But how do they actually do so, and what channels are proving the most popular?
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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AnalysisPhoto developing services: What do retailers need to know?
The digitalisation of photography has hastened the demise of traditional processing methods and retailers are acting decisively to stay up to speed.
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OpinionGetting the most out of multichannel
What’s become clear about cross-channel retailing is that it’s no passing trend – it’s a fundamental change in the way retailers operate.
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AnalysisRetail Week report: Mobile payment
Retail Week’s new report on mobile payment examines why retailers are playing catch-up when it comes to enabling their customers to shop using their smartphones.
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OpinionBT Retail Week Technology Awards: Judgement day
All retail technology projects are not created equal.
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NewsMaplin poaches new multichannel boss from Comet
Maplin has poached a senior Comet executive to become its first multichannel director as it bolsters its top team ahead of an eventual sale.