All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 68
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NewsNRF: Tesco to trial image-recognition tech to improve shelf stocking
Tesco will trial image recognition technology in-store that can instantly identify incorrectly stocked shelves as the retailer seeks to free up the time of its store staff.
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OpinionNRF blog: Day two round-up – drones, RFID and retail's next frontier
NRF is huge – there are around 33,000 people here – and while there is a lot on show here is our pick of the technology trends affecting retailers.
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NewsNRF: Walgreens exec advises retailers to invest heavily in loyalty schemes
Walgreens exec David Zychinski has warned against retailers being afraid of making high levels of investment in their loyalty schemes.
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NewsNRF video: Uggs tests RFID in a bid to close the online-offline gap
Footwear retailer Uggs is trialling RFID technology in two US stores in a bid to improve engagement and boost in-store experience.
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OpinionNRF blog: A chill air descends on the first day of the Big Show 2015
The great and the good have gathered for the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show in New York, which has kicked off with an air of caution.
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NewsNRF: Harrods to focus on gamification after being 'undeterred' by mixed results
Harrods will continue to invest in gamification despite mixed results last year as it seeks to tap into a younger audience through digital content.
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NewsNeiman Marcus installs in-store interactive retail tables
US department store operator Neiman Marcus has partnered with tech firm T1Visions to install interactive retail tables in three of its stores.
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NewsHarrods gives its windows a makeover with beauty brands takeover
Some of the world’s biggest beauty brands have taken over the windows at Harrods’ London store as it looks to boost its beauty credentials.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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OpinionComment: Google's retail boss on the digital trends to know about in 2015
What’s the digital outlook for retail in 2015? From delivery to personalisation, there are several essential trends that will shape the industry in the year to come.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online video streaming provider Whisbi
Start-ups in retail technology are growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Whisbi is in the spotlight.
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NewsSamsung boss calls for collaboration to fulfil 'internet of things' potential
Samsung Electronics chief executive BK Yoon has called for industry-wide collaboration to help fulfil the internet of things’ full potential.
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NewsFormer Selfridges exec James Bidwell acquires innovation website Springwise
Former Selfridges marketing director and Anthropologie managing director James Bidwell has bought innovation tracking website Springwise.
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NewsApple Pay UK launch delayed by bank's personal and financial data concerns
The UK launch of Apple’s ‘wave and pay’ contactless mobile payments technology Apple Pay has been delayed over data concerns.
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NewsAmazon launches one-hour delivery for New York customers
Amazon has started offering one-hour delivery in Manhattan, as the etailer giant continues to develop its premium Prime service.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize leverages emailed receipts to target customers
Monsoon Accessorize is using data from in-store and online transactions to send customers more targeted emails.
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NewsBoots wins approval for Nottingham Enterprise Zone property development
Alliance Boots has won approval for plans to develop land at its Nottingham premises to create new labs as well as homes and offices.
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NewsZalando runs third Hack Week to foster innovation and new ideas
Zalando is holding its annual Hack Week event throughout Germany this week to encourage its technology team to pause their normal work and develop new concepts and prototypes.
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NewsPoundworld invests in major overhaul of IT systems
Poundworld is investing in a major overhaul of its IT systems to support its growth ambitions as it aims to double its store portfolio over the next five years.
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NewsBarclaycard unveils gloves that can make contactless payments
Credit card provider Barclaycard has created a glove that can be used to make contactless payments for products at a till.