All Technology articles – Page 318
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NewsRepublic looks to grow with multichannel pilot
Republic is to trial multichannel services from September as part of plans to accelerate the business following its sale to private equity house TPG for £300m.
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OpinionPutting on a united front
Individual talent alone is not enough, it is great teams that win the day.
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NewsOne Stop invests in Galleria merchandising system
Tesco-owned convenience chain One Stop is to optimise selling space in its stores using a merchandising system from Galleria.
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NewsThe Hut launches men’s grooming site Washbag.com
Online retail the Hut Group has launched a dedicated male beauty site Washbag.com.
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GalleryPhoto Gallery: BT Retail Week Technology Awards
The masters of all things hi-tech gathered for this year’s BT Retail Week Technology to commend the best of the boffins. Comedian Rufus Hound was on hand to dish out the prizes
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AnalysisEPoS: And your point is?
As retailers seek to improve the experience in their stores, what is most important to them when they are choosing a new EPoS system, asks Joanna Perry
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NewsArgos iPhone app hits 500,000 downloads
Argos’ iPhone app has been downloaded more than 500,000 times in the three weeks since it launched.
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NewsBoots to trial contactless payment
Boots UK has become the first major retailer to trial MasterCard’s Tap & Go contact less payment.
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Ikea to harmonise merchandise management systems
Ikea’s global franchise manager, Inter Ikea Systems, has started a new initiative to harmonise merchandise management systems across its international franchisee network.he Swedish home improvement retail franchiser has named K3 Business Technology Group as sole provider of Ikea’s core retail system.
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Opinion
High-tech hangovers
It was Retail Week’s annual technology awards last night, and there will be more than a few techies with sore heads today.
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NewsBT Retail Week Technology Awards winners announced
The winners of the BT Retail Week Technology Awards were announced at a ceremony in London last night.
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AnalysisWhat Apple means to retailers
Apple has again captivated consumers with its latest gadget, the iPad. Joanne Ellul pins down the brand’s enduring appeal and examines why the company is so important to other retailers
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OpinionSmart cookies
Consumer expectations continue to run ahead of what retailers are delivering. But they clearly show what your customers want from multichannel services.
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NewsApple iPad global sales hit 2 million
Apple iPad global sales have hit 2 million since the tablet launched two months ago, exceeding recent figures for its Mac laptop and desktop computers.
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AnalysisPCIDSS confusion continues
Variations of the Payment Card Data Security Standard have been in place for several years, but many retailers still feel they don’t understand what exactly is required of them to comply with it, writes Alison Clements
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AnalysisLoyalty cards: the bedrock of future success?
Loyalty schemes have enabled some retailers to outperform, but others regard them as a gimmick. George Macdonald asks who is right
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AnalysisRetail IT investment: Back to the future
Retailers’ spending on information technology fell drastically during the global economic downturn, but there are signs that IT investment is on the rise once again. Liz Morrell reports
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AnalysisHalfords’ distribution centre: Automatic for the people
Halfords’ new distribution centre in Coventry will give the retailer flexibility and provide massive cost savings. Joanna Perry took a tour while the technology was being tested
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OpinionFamiliarity breeds contempt
Loyalty is a hot topic at the moment. But retailers need to be mindful of the wider privacy debate when deciding just how much consumer data to collect.
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NewsClinton Cards reaps benefits of audio conferencing
Clinton Cards wants to expand staff access to audio conferencing after finding it has improved internal communications.