All Technology articles – Page 71
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ready shopper one – how the metaverse will change how customers shop
When Facebook revealed its intention to rebrand the group as Meta in October, the announcement catapulted both the term and concept into public discourse. Retail Week examines what the metaverse is and the opportunities that the next chapter of virtual living holds for retail brands.
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NewsTHG’s Moulding reveals he regrets London IPO and prompts buy-back speculation
THG founder Matt Moulding has described the retailer’s London IPO as a “mistake” and sparked talk that he may take the business private.
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NewsSainsbury’s delays toy promotion as boss predicts Christmas shortages
Stock shortages due to the ongoing supply chain crisis have forced Sainsbury’s to delay its toy promotion by a week, with boss Simon Roberts predicting further shortages over Christmas.
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AnalysisTech 100: The global leaders disrupting digital commerce as we know it
Retail Week has unveiled its annual index of the top 100 tech leaders influencing retail.
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Opinion‘It’s the power of imagination that makes technology deliver brilliantly for customers’
Retailers are still just scratching the surface when it comes to leveraging tech for the benefit of the consumer, writes Danny Emmett, chief operating officer of AO.com.
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NewsBezos pledges $2bn to fight climate change in COP26 speech
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has pledged to donate $2bn for land restoration in Africa as part of his Bezos Earth Fund.
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NewsNew Look moves into resale with tech tie-up
New Look has formed a partnership with second-hand platform Re-Fashion in a bid to reduce clothing waste.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Your exclusive strategic toolkit for the year ahead
Retail Week has relaunched its subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2022 and beyond. Retail Week research director Lisa Byfield-Green explores the key macroeconomic trends that will shape the sector in the coming year
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Frictionless sustainability, lean machines and digital-first – the trends that will shape retail in 2022
Retail Week has relaunched its subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2022 and beyond. Retail Week research director Lisa Byfield-Green explores the key macroeconomic trends that will shape the sector in the coming year
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Retail VoiceWhat loyalty can learn from the payments landscape
Loyalty schemes are in need of transformation – and fast. Retailers should be looking to payment tech for the answers, says Bink chief executive Mike Jordan.
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Retail VoiceHow AI and robotics can help solve the UK’s labour shortage crisis
Companies that embrace AI technology will reap the benefits, says Nigel Lahiri, general manager, EMEA, at GreyOrange
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Retail VoiceData: The festive run-in will depend on data insight rather than footfall
As retailers prepare for the key festive trading season, there are huge competitive gains to be made from the data it will generate, says Miya Knights, author and retail technology consultant
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NewsTesco gears up for ultra-fast delivery with Gorillas partnership
Tesco has launched a pilot partnership with rapid delivery app Gorillas, offering customers groceries within 10 minutes, as it becomes the latest retailer to wade into the ultra-fast grocery space.
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Retail VoiceThree emerging expectations of store associates
Retailers must work harder than ever to get customers back into stores, says Alan Holcroft, country manager for northern Europe at Cegid.
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NewsFortnum & Mason CTO reveals progress of retailer’s digital transformation journey
Jon Weg has said the department store business wants to empower colleagues to “provide an even more exceptional level of service” supported by tech and data.
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Retail VoiceData: The key to changing consumer behaviour
Getting your data in order is paramount for avoiding supply chain issues, says Mark Holmes, senior advisor for supply chain at InterSystems.
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NewsVery teams up with sportswear giants in drop shipping drive
Online retailer Very has struck stockless fulfilment deals with Adidas and Reebok which will provide customers with greater choice and faster, more flexible delivery options.
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NewsTHG sales leap as boss Moulding looks to rebuild investor confidence
The Hut Group (THG) has reported increasing revenues across its different categories and Ingenuity platform as boss Matt Moulding looks to win back fleeing investors.