All In-store technology articles – Page 35
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OpinionComment: Will the Olympics mean gold for contactless payment?
What’s missing from a winning contactless strategy is the human element on the finish line – at the point of sale.
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News
Migros and Coop adapt PoS terminals
Grocers Migros and Coop plan to adapt their PoS terminals to accept near field communication payments by mid-2013, Neue Zürcher Zeitung has reported.The technology also allows contactless payment using near field communication-enabled mobile phones. The initiative is expected to increase acceptance of the technology in the country.
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OpinionComment: iPat on the back for Harrods
IPads and a well-chosen partnership pave the way for an enhanced customer experience at Harrods.
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Opinion
In-store PayPal: Your even more flexible friend
Melt my wallet down into a belt for Barbie’s boyfriend? Not quite yet! While there may well be an app for my Tesco clubcard, I still need somewhere to keep my train tickets, receipts, vouchers, coupons, loyalty cards, driving license, paper clips. Oh yes, and my cash, debit and credit cards.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How will the contactless payment threshold impact retailers?
What impact will the recent increase in the contactless payment threshold from £15 to £20 have on retailers?
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AnalysisAnalysis: How mobile point of sale can cut queues
The idea of using mobile point of sale devices to reduce queues is not a new concept, but the belief has always—logically enough—been that the line will accelerate solely based on how many shoppers can be checked out with the mobile units.
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Opinion
BT Expedite and Aurora Fashions hit double top at Awards
We came out on top in two categories at this year’s prestigious Retail Week Technology Awards, scooping the prizes for EPoS Initiative of the Year and Multichannel Integration of the Year.
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OpinionTime to shine at the BT Retail Week Technology Awards
Don’t forget those busy behind the scenes when you are celebrating the success of your business
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NewsIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards winners announced
Congratulations to all the winners of the BT Retail Week Technology Awards, which were presented at The Lancaster in London last night.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the US on PayPal's retail roll-out
As Aurora Fashions becomes the first UK retailer to roll out PayPal in store, Retail Week’s content partner StorefrontBacktalk looks at the payment provider’s strategy in the US.
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NewsWider adoption of contactless payment likely following Post Office deal
Wide implementation of contactless payment took a leap forward after the Post Office said it is to become Europe’s largest adopter of the payment system.
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Opinion
The store is dead. Long live the store
Our annual client conference is a great way to gauge the mood of retailers and find out what they really think about what’s happening in the sector.
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AnalysisRetail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.
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NewsAmerican Golf signs EPoS contract
Golfing specialist American Golf has signed a deal for EPoS maintenance services with Esteem Managed Services.
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OpinionMobile payments momentum
Retailers are both excited and a little scared by the possibilities of mobile phones replacing wallets, finds Retail Week’s report.
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AnalysisE-wallets: What do retailers need to know?
E-wallets provide a quick and easy way for shoppers to pay in store and online and are gaining favour with retailers.
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Opinion
Austin Reed and Monsoon upgrade supply chain systems
Being a successful multi-channel retailer isn’t all about having a cool website with great EPOS integration.
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NewsBT Retail Week Technology Awards shortlist announced
Many big name retailers and their suppliers in the running for an award that recognises excellence in innovation.
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NewsCo-op trials contactless payment
Co-operative Food is trialling contactless payment ahead of an anticipated uplift in its use during the Olympics.
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AnalysisRe-booting digital signage
The jury has been out on digital signage for years, but are we now at a crossroads ahead of broader adoption? Nick Gale, chairman of Realisation and head of new media for POPAI UK and Ireland, takes a look.