All Technology articles – Page 321
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsBoots to open Advantage Card to other retailers
Loyalty card tie-up aims to generate new growth through strategic partnerships
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AnalysisA smart solution to rising energy bills
Utility companies are taking a proactive role in assisting retailers as they try to cut their energy and water bills
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AnalysisHas online sales growth hit a wall?
With Game, HMV and Maplin all reporting falls in online sales, has the ecommerce boom plateaued, or is it a case of a few retailers underperforming?
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NewsShop Direct outsourcing to impact 160 jobs
Home shopping business Shop Direct Group is planning to outsource some of its IT and network capabilities which will impact 160 jobs in the business.
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NewsArgos to launch iPhone app
Argos will release an iPhone Application to take advantage of more consumers using Apple mobile devices to access its website.
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NewsAurora hires ex-Asos man as online chief
Aurora Fashions has appointed former Asos marketing chief Hash Ladha to the newly created role of group multichannel director.