All Technology articles – Page 6
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AnalysisIs JD.com eyeing up European electricals dominance after its latest acquisition?
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has submitted a voluntary takeover offer for German electronics retailer Ceconomy in a deal valued at €2.2bn (£1.92bn)
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NewsChanel and Pandora latest retailers to be hit by cyber attacks
Luxury brand Chanel and jewellery retailer Pandora are the latest businesses to report that customer data has been stolen in cyberattacks.
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Innovation of the WeekRetail tech platform and footfall providers create 'game-changing' footfall analytics
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsFood retailers meet with national cyber experts to boost resilience
Senior leaders from food retail met with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) this week to learn about boosting resilience.
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NewsCotswolds Designer Outlet to launch new app for customers and brands
Cotswolds Designer Outlet, the new retail destination which opened in July, is launching a new app for customers and on-site brands, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekThe size of the secondhand market in Europe
New research out from Amazon and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) found that the online secondhand goods market in the UK was worth £4.3bn in 2024.
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AnalysisWill 2025 be an AI-powered Christmas?
As retail ramps up for the festive rush, AI is poised to play a pivotal role. What festive innovations can we expect this golden quarter, and will they drive lasting change?
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NewsEE to roll out in-store online safety appointments and resources for families
EE is rolling out new initiatives to better inform parents and keep younger customers safe online.
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FeatureCybersiege: are retailers sitting ducks?
Days without sleep as cybersecurity teams scoured systems. Store colleagues forced to work in ways they hadn’t for 30 years, clocking up extra hours “to keep the show on the road.” Online orders halted for weeks. So, what’s going on? Why is retail such a target? And what can the sector do to fend off future attacks?
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Innovation of the WeekOpenAI launches ChatGPT agent that can order online groceries
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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NewsTop UK retailers exposed to cyber vulnerabilities reaches 80%
Across the UK’s top 50 retailers, 80% are now exposed to at least one form of critical cyber vulnerability, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsDepop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool
Fashion resale marketplace Depop has appointed a new chief executive officer following a successful stint as interim boss.
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GalleryFirst look: The Perfume Shop’s debut luxury boutique store
The Perfume Shop has opened its first boutique concept store, focusing on a premium perfume experience
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AnalysisStore tour: Hotel Chocolat’s new flagship boxing up the best of the retailer’s physical formats
Nine months after taking over the top job at Hotel Chocolat from entrepreneurial founder Angus Thirlwell, chief executive Lysa Hardy and her team are building something new.
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Opinion‘When Walmart bets big on AI, the rest of retail will surely follow’
Two key hires announced this week show that Walmart is putting AI and front and centre of its business. The Bentonville powerhouse has traditionally led the way in retail, so this could signal the shape of things to come, observes George MacDonald
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NewsCurrys rolls out new AI video tech to enhance customer experience
Currys is integrating AI video technology into its services operations in a bid to streamline customer experience.
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GalleryStore gallery: Halfords’ latest new-look store ‘bridges gap’ between retail and services
Cycling and motoring accessories specialist Halfords has opened its latest overhauled branch.
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AnalysisAI shopping is good – what does that mean for retailers?
OpenAI is reportedly planning to integrate checkout into the ChatGPT shopping tool. Whether this happens or not, the move by various large language model (LLM) providers to push into product discovery is massive news for retailers.
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NewsRetail expected to see a boost over summer due to higher consumer spending
The UK retail industry is expected to receive a boost this summer as consumers plan to spend more in shops, according to new research.
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AnalysisBehind the scenes at the high-tech warehouse powering Sephora’s UK expansion
One year on from the start of a partnership between global beauty behemoth Sephora and logistics firm DHL, Retail Week visits the Coventry warehouse to understand how it is serving one of the nation’s most popular beauty retailers.