All Technology articles – Page 285
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OpinionTesco under Philip Clarke: One year on
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership gears up for ‘profound change’ in retail market
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a new round of investment in its businesses to ensure it remains at the forefront of “profound change in the retail market” driven by technological advances.
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OpinionTesco launches virtual changing room app
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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Neiman Marcus tests new iPhone app
Luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus is testing a new iPhone app to help enhance the relationship between staff and shoppers.Users can find out which sales associates are on duty at a store. Likewise, when a customer checks in to a particular store, sales associates are notified and can access ...
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NewsTesco boss urged to bring back the ‘personal touch’
Former Tesco chairman Lord MacLaurin has called for his former “Saturday boy” Philip Clarke to focus on staffing levels and service to turnaround the grocer’s fortunes.
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OpinionHalfords adds video to product information
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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NewsShop Direct develops virtual changing room
Etail giant Shop Direct is developing a virtual changing room to allow online customers to try on clothing.
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NewsNew Tesco technology aids promotions
Tesco is to share like-for-like product sales data with suppliers through an IT solution that will enable it to plan promotions more efficiently.
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OpinionNo one comes close to Amazon
Ajaz Ahmed is the founder of Freeserve. He was one of the three founding executives to launch the business, seeing it through flotation and the £1.6bn sale to Wanadoo.
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NewsTesco unveils 3D virtual fitting room
Tesco is hoping to boost its online clothing sales and reduce returns through the launch of a virtual fitting room service.
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OpinionHow to make data work for customers
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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Opinion
Cross-channel retailing proves a winning strategy in fashion
As the multichannel expert for BT Expedite, I believe passionately that retailers that join up their various customer touchpoints and provide great customer service and brand experience across these touchpoints are on to a winning strategy.
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AnalysisSpeeding up the spending process
As customers demand choice in payments, do retailers that ignore self-service, contactless payment and a host of online transaction options risk losing sales? Alison Clements reports.
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AnalysisClarks Image recognition technology
Image recognition technology is becoming a popular way for retailers to enrich their marketing campaigns and link up the different channels – brands including Debenhams and Marks & Spencer have both tried it.
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NewsAsda to introduce Android app in m-commerce drive
Asda is to launch an Android app later this year as it bids to increase m-commerce sales.
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NewsTopshop streams LFW through app
Topshop streamed live catwalk shows from London Fashion Week through its iPhone app this week in a first for the retail sector.
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Lekkerland to offer new Barpay ecommerce payment system
Wholesaler Lekkerland is to offer a new Barpay ecommerce payment system at the over 18,000 stores it supplies. Shoppers who order products via the internet but do not want to pay with credit cards or use any other online payment method simply print a barcode along with their receipt. In-store, ...
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Opinion
Plumbing and the future of retail
We’ll be centre stage at the Retail Business Technology Expo next month with BT’s ‘The Future of Retail – Lighting up the High Street’ showcase.
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AnalysisTechnological innovation: Where can retailers invest?
Rebecca Thomson reports on how retailers are adapting to technological innovation and keeping a keen eye out for emerging cutting-edge IT.