All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 69
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NewsAnn Summers launches on Amazon and rolls out free click-and-collect
Ann Summers hopes to grab a bigger slice of Christmas trading by launching on Amazon and rolling out free next-day click-and-collect.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Amazon lets shoppers haggle with sellers
In a break from its fixed-price model, Amazon is now allowing shoppers to negotiate lower prices with third-party sellers on its site.
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NewsTesco offers fine wine in its latest 24-hour social shopping event
Tesco is running a flash 24-hour ‘co-buy’ campaign in which shoppers are encouraged to share deals on social media to receive discounts on cases of fine wine.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Prepaid card provider Pockit
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week prepaid card provider Pockit is in the spotlight.
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NewsWaitrose to roll out real-time feedback system for store shoppers
Waitrose has entered into a partnership to deliver a new real-time customer feedback system across its convenience stores.
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NewsEbay launches iPad app in effort to inspire Christmas shoppers
Ebay has launched an iPad app aimed at inspiring Christmas shoppers as it continues its efforts to entice consumers with engaging content.
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NewsEBay partners with Californian shopping mall on interactive directory
EBay has partnered with a shopping mall in Palo Alto to create an interactive directory that improves customers’ shopping experience.
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NewsNeiman Marcus taps into beacons to flag up offers over Christmas
Neiman Marcus is using beacons to engage with customers during the holiday season as the US department store looks to drive mobile engagement.
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NewsMacy's delivers content and offers through bus stops in New York
Macy’s is among a number of brands trialling a Near Field Communications (NFC) solution embedded in New York bus stops.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Finding the future of retail – TrueStart unearths some gems
The TrueStart innovation hub is on a mission to find the next big thing in retail. Retail Week takes a look at its progress.
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NewsAsda trials location-based mobile ads to drive customers in-store
Asda is tapping into consumer’s mobile device IDs and locations to deliver them targeted ads to drive them into stores.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Product data company Intelligent Reach
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week product data company Intelligent Reach is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the future of energy generation for retailers?
Whether using food waste to power supermarkets or installing wind turbines on roofs, retailers are taking new approaches to energy generation.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Big data marketing company bd4h
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week, big data company Big Data For Humans is in the spotlight.
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NewsNordstrom taps into eBay's technology to trial touchscreen mirrors
Nordstrom is to trial full-length interactive mirrors that provide customers with information about the products they are trying on.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Collect+ Retail Week Enterprise Awards winners
The Retail Week Enterprise Awards celebrated all things entrepreneurial at the ceremony last night, highlighting retail’s most exciting new businesses.
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NewsAmazon to launch interactive transactional ads on New York Subway
Amazon is launching transactional adverts on interactive digital kiosks across the New York Subway over the Christmas period.
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NewsIn pictures: Karen Millen creates virtual online flagship store
Premium fashion retailer Karen Millen has launched a virtual version of its recently opened Knightsbridge flagship store.
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NewsAmazon turns to Snapchat and Instagram to post exclusive deals
Amazon has started to roll out exclusive deals, gift ideas and recommendations on popular social media sites Snapchat and Instagram.
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NewsArgos launches digital receipts service across all 750 stores after trial
Argos has introduced digital receipts across all 750 of its stores in the UK and Ireland following a trial earlier in the year.