All Social media articles – Page 29
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AnalysisMultichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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OpinionRetailers need to be adaptable
David Wild is chief executive of Halfords. Prior to this role, David worked at Walmart where he was Senior Vice President of New Business Development in San Francisco.
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OpinionTesco launches virtual changing room app
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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AnalysisPinterest: What do retailers need to know?
The image-based social media site allows retailers to build their online brand presence.
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NewsShop Direct develops virtual changing room
Etail giant Shop Direct is developing a virtual changing room to allow online customers to try on clothing.
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NewsTesco unveils 3D virtual fitting room
Tesco is hoping to boost its online clothing sales and reduce returns through the launch of a virtual fitting room service.
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NewsHobbs invests £18m to drive multichannel
Womenswear retailer Hobbs is investing £18m in multichannel integration and international expansion following a 10% sales rise for its autumn collection.
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AnalysisTechnological innovation: Where can retailers invest?
Rebecca Thomson reports on how retailers are adapting to technological innovation and keeping a keen eye out for emerging cutting-edge IT.
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NewsPayPal etail Awards 2012 shortlist announced
The shortlist for Retail Week and Drapers PayPal etail Awards 2012 includes outstanding retail businesses of all sizes excelling online.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Does a strong online presence encourage customer loyalty?
To what extent is customer loyalty dependent on a strong multichannel strategy?
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NewsTesco calms Twitter fury over 'unpaid' job
Tesco has moved to calm the storm on Twitter after it appeared to advertise a job with no pay.
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Opinion
Net-a-Porter uses augmented reality to launch Karl Lagerfeld collection
Luxury online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has hosted a series of live augmented reality events at five locations worldwide, to celebrate the launch of its Karl Lagerfeld collection.
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Opinion
House of Fraser targets students on Facebook
Department store group House of Fraser has teamed up with NUS to offer a 10% student discount to Facebook users who ‘like’ the retailer.
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AnalysisNRF: Why technology matters to retail
2012 will be a key year for retailers, with spending constrained and structural changes hitting hard. Retailers at this year’s NRF conference showed they’re tackling the hurdles head on, finds Rebecca Thomson.
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AnalysisRight technology, right time
Technology is no longer a back-office service – it’s driving sales and changing how people shop. Rebecca Thomson discovers what’s next for retailers at the NRF conference in New York.
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OpinionBT backs Retail Week Technology Awards
I’m proud to announce that, for the third year running, BT is the headline sponsor of the prestigious Retail Week Technology Awards.
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NewsM&S online customer feedback soars
Customer feedback submitted on Marks & Spencer’s website has surged after it incorporated new technology into its systems.
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OpinionBoden launches iPad app
Home shopping retailer Boden has this month launched an iPad app to bring together the company’s traditional catalogue and website.
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NewsSuperdrug delivers "solid" festive trading as boss Seigal steps down
Like-for-likes at health and beauty retailer Superdrug rose 2.5% over Christmas as customers sought to benefit from its new loyalty card.
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AnalysisThe secrets of a successful store
In this exclusive extract from former Ikea chief executive Anders Dahlvig’s book, he assesses what makes a great shop.
