All Technology articles – Page 311
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OpinionElementary, my dear Watson
IBM Research’s self-learning system Watson is being hyped as a game-changer for the way companies do business. But do you want a computer providing customer service?
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NewsGame strikes deal with Microsoft to sell downloads in store
Game has struck a deal with Microsoft to sell downloadable games in its stores.
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NewsAvon launches social networking site
Door-to-door beauty specialist retailer Avon has launched a social networking site to connect its sales people with new and existing customers.
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Opinion
Westfield London
Westfield London launched a free iPhone app last week that it claims is the most comprehensive of any shopping centre in the UK.
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Opinion
The possibilities of internet TV
Internet enabled TV will see television becoming a two-way channel, instead of a broadcast channel. The evolution is likely to change the way retailers can use TV to sell to people, and the changes have several implications.
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NewsH&M relaunches websites to make them easier to use
Fashion giant H&M is to relaunch its global websites in a bid to make them more consumer friendly.
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AnalysisLoyal to the last
Loyalty cards are back in fashion but gaining competitive edge from the rich source of customer data they generate is easier said than done.
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OpinionFive IT trends for future growth
For many retailers the focus this year will be on cost control and maintaining margins rather than revenue growth. Yet research from Planet Retail shows that an astute use of technology helps retailers achieve better margins, lower costs and higher sales.
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Opinion
Facebook goes cross-channel - what Deals means for retailers
Facebook launched its Deals service in the UK today, giving retailers the chance to aim offers at consumers based on their location.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can emerging technologies such as iPads benefit retailers?
How can emerging technologies such as iPads benefit retailers?
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AnalysisOnline streaming
With Amazon taking control of Lovefilm and Netflix flying high across the pond, all the signs suggest online streaming is set to become the norm
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Opinion
Will contactless payments take off?
Contactless payments have been getting a bit of attention in the last few days.
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NewsDune creates IT platform to back expansion plans
Dune aims to have 250 overseas stores within the next three to four years, up from the 150 shops it had previously planned. 50 will be wholly owned stores and the other 200 will be franchises.
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Technology stories from around the web
Interesting things we’ve seen around the web this week:
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NewsLush temporary website to open next week in response to cyber-attack
Ethical beauty retailer Lush is to open a temporary website next week, having closed its UK site after it was targeted by hackers.
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NewsTesco to standardise stock management globally
Tesco is overhauling its stock reduction process as part of its ongoing bid to standardise IT across its business.
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NewsO2 launches own free in-store Wi-fi
O2 is to replace its paid for Wi-fi service in 450 stores by April this year with its own free Wi-fi service.
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Opinion
Which blogs and forums should retailers target?
Amongst the ranting blogs and the videos of cats, there’s a handful of truly useful sites on the web that are increasingly influencing what people buy.
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Opinion
Why it will pay to be aware of social commerce
Social networks are already a fairly well established part of marketing, customer service and advertising – the next stage will see them muscling in on transactions.
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AnalysisThe power of the network
There are a few online sites that are seriously important to retailers. So what are they and why do they affect your business?