All Technology articles – Page 303
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NewsTesco.com R&D head says contactless payments are not ready for retail
Head of research and development at Tesco.com Nick Lansley says near field communication (NFC), the technology behind contactless payments, needs to mature before it will be useful for retailers.
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OpinionWaitrose new website
Last week Waitrose began its ecommerce expansion drive and launched a brand new website.
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NewsRetailers need to be creative to succeed on Facebook
Retailers need to be creative and work out how to use information on Facebook to make the network work for them, Facebook’s head of mid-market sales for EMEA said.
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AnalysisRETAIL 2011
The definitive report on the state of the retail industry, from the leaders in UK retail
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Opinion
How retailers can become more sociable
Social networks are a confusing phenomenon for many businesses, and retailers are no exception. The industry tends not to feature high up on lists like the recent Social Brands 100 by the UK consultancy Headstream – only three retailers made it into the top 20 of this one.
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AnalysisFacilities Management: At your service?
Improving both performance and cost effectiveness of facilities management strategies is the goal for many retailers, but honing the right solution remains mired in challenges. Mark Faithfull reports
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AnalysisCan you cut it?
Cutting staff budgets can be tricky, but can retailers save cash without compromising customer service, asks Charlotte Hardie
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
As an etailer, how can I ensure the best possible working relationship with my outsourced ecommerce provider?
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NewsFrench Connection launches transactional iPhone app
French Connection has launched an iPhone app that provides a rich social media experience for its users.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I cross-sell and up-sell on my website?
I want to be able to cross-sell and up-sell on my website. What is the best way to achieve this?
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NewsImage gallery: Kiddicare
Retail Week takes a tour around Kiddicare’s giant Peterborough showroom and demonstrates its kiosk technology.
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Opinion
Mysupermarket.co.uk
MySupermarket has launched an iPhone app that allows customers to compare the current deals at major supermarkets.
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NewsWaitrose goes live with new website
Waitrose has launched its revamped website as it prepares for rapid expansion of its ecommerce sales over the next 10 years.
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Opinion
How good is your company's IT?
The BT Retail Week Technology Awards are fast approaching, giving retailers the chance to showcase their innovative, clever or just plain useful technology projects to their peers.
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Opinion
The basics of mobile payments
Payment is getting more convenient and fast. Contactless payment will not only be available through your card, but through your mobile later this year. In the throes of the excitement innovation, it’s important to remember the basics.
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Opinion
Paul Coby moves from British Airways to John Lewis
John Lewis has appointed Paul Coby as its new CIO, after he left British Airways earlier this year. Coby is a vocal member of the IT industry and oversaw the introduction of a range of customer-facing techologies while he was there.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints Paul Coby as IT director
John Lewis has appointed former British Airways director Paul Coby as its IT director.
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NewsVideo: New Tesco boss Phil Clarke talks about taking up the top job
Tesco’s group chief executive Phil Clarke has sent out a video message on his first day in his new job.
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NewsKiddicare’s overseas plans start in Nordics
Online baby products retailer Kiddicare has chosen Scandinavia as its first international market and said it expects to surpass its plans to reach £100m turnover in two years.