All Technology articles – Page 289
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AnalysisRetail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May.
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AnalysisDriving logistics efficiency
Faced with the challenge of cutting costs, supply chain teams should scrutinise logistics efficiency because even small changes can bring big savings. Alison Clements reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales surge as iPad launches
Sales at John Lewis surged 20.9% last week buoyed by a strong performance online and in electricals.
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OpinionFacebook 'timeline' improves look of brand pages
Earlier this month Facebook rolled out its ‘timeline’ pages for brands, after doing so earlier this year for personal users.
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Opinion
Vehicle for change driving retail innovation
Last week’s Retail Expo was the ideal setting to show off our latest technology innovations.
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NewsWHSmith introduces contactless payments
WHSmith will begin rolling out contactless payments in 46 of its “major” travel locations this Spring.
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NewsAmazon buys automated picking firm for $775m
Amazon has acquired Kiva Systems, a technology firm specialising in automated picking, for $775m.
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OpinionWhat does the new iPad mean for retailers?
The launch of the new iPad last week generated predictable amounts of hype. What does the new release mean for retailers?
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AnalysisBurberry: A great British success
Stellar financial performances, outstanding product and international acclaim – winner of the Oracle Retailer of the Year, there is seemingly no stopping Burberry’s exceptional performance. Rebecca Thomson charts its phenomenal success.
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NewsTesco kiosks allow access to full range in store
Tesco has rolled out 147 kiosks to 120 shops that allow customers to access the grocer’s whole range for the first time in-store.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.