All Technology articles – Page 12
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Opinion‘The barriers between retail channels are fading and we’re moving into a new era’
The first ecommerce transaction took place three decades ago this month and online went on to revolutionise retail. Shopify’s Deann Evans considers what comes next as retailers move beyond an omnichannel model
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Retail VoiceUnderstanding Gen Z’s back-to-campus spending priorities
From the tech-savvy to the trend-conscious, UNiDAYS’ Derek Morrison explains how brands can tap into students’ spending choices to maximise engagement during the crucial pre-semester event
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NewsTesco has become the latest retailer to introduce digital product passports
Tesco’s fashion brand F&F will be introducing “digital passports” across its clothing range amid a ramped-up crackdown on sustainability by the European Union (EU), according to reports.
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Innovation of the WeekSainsbury’s removes friction with new checkout technology
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsCMA has started investigating Amazon’s partnership with AI start-up
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun an investigation into whether Amazon’s £3bn investment into an AI start-up has caused less competition.
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NewsPoundland is axing head office jobs to ‘work smarter and more efficiently’
Value variety retailer Poundland is cutting jobs across its head office in Walsall, West Midlands, as the business looks for ways to limit costs and work “smarter and more efficiently”.
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NewsDeliveroo has praised ‘strong growth’ in grocery after striking new retail partnerships
Deliveroo has enjoyed “strong growth” in grocery sales and expanded non-food retail partnerships with major brands in the UK and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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NewsAsos has teamed up with Microsoft to reach ‘operational excellence’ with AI
Fashion retailer Asos has teamed up with Microsoft to bolster its “operational excellence” via greater use of AI.
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NewsZalando’s sales and profits have soared thanks to the summer of sport
Online fashion giant Zalando has reported a surge in profits and sales during the second quarter and maintained its full-year guidance as the summer of sport paid off.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com president on its Olympics venture, the age of AI and supporting SMEs
On the day Alibaba.com announced the launch of a new AI tool and a venture with the International Olympic Committee in Paris, Retail Week caught up with president Kuo Zhang to discuss AI, helping athletes start businesses and other tech innovations in the works
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NewsHolland & Barrett is investing millions in the latest crime-fighting technology
Exclusive: Holland & Barrett has invested heavily in new theft-protection technology across its store network to battle surging levels of retail crime, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekTala's founder has launched an AI business to democratise content creation
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsExclusive: TikTok Shop is increasing seller fees in drive to be ‘marketplace of the future’
TikTok Shop is increasing its seller base commission fees in the UK from 5% to 9%, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon sales have surged but customers remain cautious and are seeking bargains
Sales at ecommerce giant Amazon have surged during its second quarter despite customers remaining cautious and trading down amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsApple’s revenue has risen despite declining demand for iPhones
Technology giant Apple has reported an increase in revenue during the third quarter despite a continued decline in the demand for iPhones.
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NewsB&Q is trialling robot deliveries
Shoppers in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, can have DIY supplies delivered by a robot as part of a B&Q trial.
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NewsDeliveroo unveils latest non-food retail partnership with B&Q
Deliveroo has announced its latest non-food retail partnership with home and DIY giant B&Q.
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NewsOcado is extending its debt maturities by raising millions of pounds in bonds
Online supermarket and tech giant Ocado is extending the maturity of its debt by raising bonds worth millions of pounds.
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Innovation of the WeekCarrefour trials palm payments in store
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsMore shoppers are paying with their phones but use of cash also rises
Consumers’ use of mobile contactless payment significantly increased last year – when the number of people mainly using cash also rose.
