All Technology articles – Page 8
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NewsCurrys unveils rebrand and expansion of its business division
Currys has launched a rebrand and expansion of its B2B division, Currys Business, as its customer numbers continue to grow.
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NewsAsda £1bn IT transition to complete within weeks
Asda has almost completed a £1bn IT upgrade, six months later than planned, which management believes will support the supermarket’s revival strategy.
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NewsCurrys launches new AI tool for store staff
Electricals retailer Currys has partnered with an intelligence management platform to launch a new AI tool for store staff.
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NewsBershka opens Manchester flagship with augmented reality mirrors
Fashion retailer Berskha has opened its new flagship in Manchester, equipped with augmented reality (AR) mirrors.
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Retail VoiceEight smart ways retailers can safeguard against cyber security breaches
From conducting regular security audits to training employees on cyber hygiene, Wirpo’s Hitesh Bansal reveals how retailers can improve their security culture to gain competitive advantage
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NewsAsda to launch new ecommerce insight platform Asda Xpert
Supermarket giant Asda has partnered with an ecommerce data analytics platform to create and launch the retailer’s new ecommerce insight and collaboration platform Asda Xpert, Retail Week can reveal.
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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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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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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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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.