All Technology articles – Page 312
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NewsSelfridges web changes boost conversion rates
Selfridges has tweaked its website in response to customer feedback following the launch of the transactional site in February.
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NewsTheOutnet revamps and goes mobile
Net-a-Porter’s outlet sister site TheOutnet.com has unveiled a revamped website and will launch a mobile site on November 30 to spearhead growth.
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AnalysisMorrisons United
Retail transformation projects have a habit of causing disruption and falling short of their goals. Halfway through a radical four-year systems overhaul, how has Morrisons avoided the pitfalls? Tim Danaher speaks to the key players in the biggest transformation project in retail
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AnalysisMultichannel Now
Based on exhaustive interviews with many of the biggest names in UK retailing, Retail Week’s groundbreaking report Multichannel Now is the definitive guide to multichannel in the UK. Here, in an extract from the introduction to the report, its author Joanna Perry sums up the challenges the multichannel world is ...
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NewsKiddicare launches app and mobile site
Online nursery retailer Kiddicare has today launched an iPhone app and mobile friendly version of its site.
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Elvery Sports installs system and gets direct support from IT provider to manage business
Irish sports retailer Elverys Sports has implemented an ERP system and gets direct helpdesk support and database management from an IT provider to manage its supply chain and business operations.
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East deploys store management system to cut costs
Fashion retailer East will save £11,000 in print and postage costs through the store management system it has implemented.
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Opinion
Boots and Tesco Bank invest in high-speed network to manage communications
Tesco Bank and Boots UK have partnered with Cable & Wireless Worldwide to supply data and telephone services to improve customer service and business operations.
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Opinion
Sainsbury's new entertainment site takes on iTunes
As part of its new online entertainment site Sainsbury’s is taking on iTunes and offering customers music and film downloads.
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NewsContactless payment trial in 50 Clinton Cards stores
Clinton Cards is to trial contactless payment in 50 of its stores in London and Liverpool from this month.
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AnalysisInternational etail sites
When it comes to expanding online overseas is it better for retailers to launch dedicated websites for each market, or is the expense not worth it?
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NewsJD Sports Fashion launches mobile site
JD Sports Fashion has launched its first mobile site to allow customers to buy products on the go.
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Opinion
The Hut Group tweaks website to increase sales
The Hut Group has increased conversion rates on its website by 63% as a result of introducing a system to test its site content.
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Opinion
House of Fraser joins Barclaycard reward scheme
House of Fraser is the latest retailer to join the Barclaycard’s reward scheme, Barclaycard Freedom, in time for Christmas.
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Opinion
Demand for IT staff soars 46% in six months
Demand for IT professionals within the retail sector has leapt 46% over the last six months, according to IT recruitment agency ReThink Recruitment based on the business interest they have received.
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Opinion
Douglas Gmbh pilots digital signage in Mainz
Perfumery retailer Douglas GmbH has installed digital signage in a store in Mainz to improve the customer shopping experience.
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Opinion
SPONSOR POST: The Great CSE Rate Change
It’s that time of year again — comparison shopping engines have announced whether or not they will increase rates for the holidays. Any retailer using CSEs should take heed and plan their budgets accordingly or they risk being hit with some surprising bills.
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AnalysisEtail receives the recognition it deserves
Ecommerce has undoubtedly emerged as a driving force behind not just the retail industry, but the economy as a whole.
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AnalysisOnwards and upwards for the ecommerce market
Online retail sales growth may be slowing, but there is still a whole world of opportunity out there on the web, and retailers willing to embrace it, finds Alison Clements.