All Multichannel articles – Page 127
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OpinionComment: With biometrics, Apple is laying the foundations of a mobile payment behemoth
In the aftermath of the latest iPhone launch it’s easy to say that Apple is passing on mobile payments yet again, while NFC remains highly conspicuous by its absence.
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NewsProfits fall at The Works as investment is made online
Discount books and stationery retailer The Works has revealed a decline in full-year profits and a rise in sales as it invested in its multichannel offer.
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OpinionComment: Rise of the machines force retailers to reassess
The wave of digital and technological innovation sweeping retail is creating a shopping environment with the connected consumer at its core.
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OpinionComment: Malcolm Walker's recipe for high street success
Ten days ago we opened Iceland’s 800th store in the UK - our greatest number ever, and the vast majority are on the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How smartphone technology is boosting supply chain transparency
As mobile phones become widespread, it’s easier for news of factory conditions to reach shoppers direct. How are retailers using technology to increase supply chain transparency?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Google Glass and Bluetooth Low Energy - the next generation of mobile technology
How can Google Glass and Bluetooth Low Energy be used in retail? Mobile consultancy Somo staged two innovation days to come up with ideas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What have been the biggest retail tech launches of 2013?
The pace of change in the multichannel arena is more rapid than ever before. Laura Heywood assesses the biggest retail technology roll-outs of the past six months.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Keeping pace with IT at The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013
The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013 will address the issues affecting retail IT executives, offering insights
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NewsArgos and Homebase sales up as warm weather stoked demand
Sales at Argos and Homebase rose with the mercury as sunny summer weather stoked demand for seasonal lines.
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OpinionComment: How can retailers turn social influence into sales?
Multiple channels, data mountains, transient customers, cost pressures, product sourcing, short-term fashion trends, constantly increasing customer expectations, personalisation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers learn from the One Direction marketing machine?
The music business’ response to the challenges posed by the digital revolution offers useful lessons for retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: iBeacon, TouchID and NFC - what Apple's 5S means for retail and mobile payment
Much of the reaction surrounding Apple’s new 5C and upmarket 5S iPhones focused on the user experience, but it is the less attention-grabbing business-related features that will have the biggest effect in the longer term.
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NewsTesco poaches John Lewis head of omnichannel Karen Dracou
Tesco has poached John Lewis’ head of omnichannel development Karen Dracou to bolster its multichannel team.
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OpinionComment: Appliances Online to whet investor appetite
Etail group DRL, owner of AO.com (formerly Appliances Online), has this week moved a step closer to a stock market flotation after hiring banks Jefferies and JP Morgan.
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OpinionComment: Greater innovation is helping mobile commerce to thrive
According to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, the proportion of online sales made through mobile devices doubled in the three months to the end of July.
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OpinionComment: Royal Mail strike could cause Christmas delivery chaos
A planned strike by Royal Mail workers could leave retailers in a tight spot over Christmas as etail becomes increasingly vital.
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NewsHouse of Fraser trials virtual queue system for online collection
House of Fraser has kicked off a trial of a virtual queuing system that will allow shoppers to browse the store while waiting to collect online orders.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Phones 4U, House of Fraser and SuperGroup
Retail news round-up September 6, 2013: Phones 4U sells mobile phone insurance business; Waitrose brings back Delia to host online cookery school; House of Fraser trials virtual queuing solution and SuperGroup to expand in the UK.
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NewsOnline saves fashion sales during August heat wave
Fashion and footwear sales would have fallen into decline without a boost from online, according to the newly launched BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisAnalysis: McKinsey's guide to tackling the technological shift in retail
Technology is transforming retail as consumer habits change. McKinsey consultants Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi and Marco Catena tackle the shift in a new book.