All Technology articles – Page 284
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AnalysisTablets and mobile devices: What do retailers need to know?
The rise in use of tablets has broadened the opportunities for retailers to reach customers, but they have also raised the digital bar.
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News
Amazon seeks growth in Australia
Amazon is taking steps towards growing in Australia with the creation of a data centre for its Amazon Web Services operation. The etail giant is also “actively assisting” domestic retailers in selling on Amazon.com, according to Australia’s Professional eBay and ecommerce Sellers Alliance (PeSA). PeSA Australia president Shaun O’Brien said ...
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: No crystal balls
Joanna Perry has been a journalist for more than a decade, specialising in technology, ecommerce and the retail sector.
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NewsRetailers must innovate to compete, says Kingfisher boss
Retailers need to improve innovation in order to remain competitive, Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire told delegates at The Cloud Retail Week Conference today.
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Opinion
What will it take to achieve ‘retailtopia’ in 2020?
We’re constantly asking ourselves what people will want from the future shopping experience so we can help our retail customers stay ahead of the game.
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AnalysisM-commerce: Making the most of mobile
Most retailers are now working hard on their mobile offers, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned. Jessica Twentyman highlights pitfalls to avoid in order to provide a high-quality customer experience.
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AnalysisIT’s quest for talent
From ecommerce to systems architecture, good-quality IT staff can be a nightmare to find. Alison Clements finds out how this is affecting retail and what can be done.
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AnalysisThe world’s most innovative technology
Innovation in retail is happening everywhere, from mobile in Africa to shopping walls in South Korea. Jessica Twentyman reports.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: IT integration takes flight
After a decade in the airline industry, Paul Coby joined the department store a year ago. Rebecca Thomson finds out his plans for technology.
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AnalysisHow can IT drive international expansion?
How can retailers expanding into new international territories ensure sales aren’t hampered by IT headaches? Alison Clements reports on how EPoS systems can be rolled out globally.
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OpinionTechnology is driving the competition
Rebecca Thomson is the senior features writer at Retail Week covering everything related to retail - with an emphasis on technology.
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AnalysisThe IT director’s changing role
As technology creeps into every aspect of modern retailing, the role of the IT team has grown. Alison Clements considers how IT management should be structured in order to get the best results.
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OpinionTechnology and retail: Exciting times ahead
Vince Russell took over as Managing Director of The Cloud in 2011 following the acquisition of the business by BSkyB.
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AnalysisMultichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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Opinion
The route to Global growth
Global expansion seems to be on everyone’s mind these days, home markets are where reputations have been built, but where is the future growth going to come from, not from there clearly!
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OpinionRetailers need to be adaptable
David Wild is chief executive of Halfords. Prior to this role, David worked at Walmart where he was Senior Vice President of New Business Development in San Francisco.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Triumph Essence
Triumph has joined the ranks of retailers trying out new technologies to support its marketing activity.
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Analysis
Apps: River Island Vs Topman
Phil Dean, Managing director, creative services at Communisis, shares his view of good and bad apps.
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NewsM&S launches new multichannel store format
Marks and Spencer is launching a new multichannel store format with free Wi-Fi and QR codes featured throughout.
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NewsOcado expects iPad launch to lift sales
Ocado expects a rise in sales through mobile devices following the launch of the new iPad.