All Technology articles – Page 37
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NewsAmazon workers strike for second time in ‘David and Goliath battle’ for better pay
Day two of the first-ever Amazon UK strike takes place today (February 28) as workers walk out in a bid for better pay.
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InterviewQ&A: John Bason on brand collaborations, cost of living and Primark’s digital future
Following Primark’s latest report of trading “well ahead of expectations”, Retail Week spoke to ABF’s finance director John Bason about the latest footfall patterns, the importance of in-store experiences and the future of digital at the retailer
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NewsTikTok Shop launches new wellness product category with major brands
TikTok Shop has joined forces with some big names in wellness to launch its new product category in the UK.
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DataConsumer confidence inches up but ‘too early to talk about green shoots’
The GfK consumer confidence index increased by seven points to -38 in February in a surprise rebound after languishing at historic lows.
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NewsTikTok overtakes Instagram and Facebook as UK’s most shopped social channel
TikTok has become the UK’s most shopped social media channel and has outpaced Instagram and Facebook.
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NewsShein projects doubling of revenues by 2025
Fast fashion retailer Shein has predicted its revenue will more than double to reach almost $60bn (£49.8bn) by 2025.
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NewsAmazon calls staff back to office as more firms row back on pandemic working practices
Amazon has told its staff they should return to the office for at least three days a week starting from May 1.
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Retail VoiceThree priorities for tech leaders
With the sands of retail shifting rapidly, Netpremacy takes a look at what this means for technology leaders, where their priorities lie and what their investment strategies look like for 2023
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NewsShopify profits and revenue jump off back of new initiatives
Ecommerce platform Shopify has recorded an increase in profit and revenue for the fourth quarter and full year in 2022, driven by “new strategic products”.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five brands transforming house and home
From fast wallpaper to curtain-measuring apps and build-it-yourself cork walls, Retail Week looks at five brands taking an innovative approach to homewares
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NewsIkea launches in-store AR game with Meta
Ikea has helped to develop a new augmented reality (AR) experience that teaches customers about marine life and sustainability.
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NewsExclusive: Amazon bypasses wholesalers to source directly from brands
Amazon has written to its European vendors to tell them it will now focus on sourcing products directly from brands rather than wholesalers.
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NewsVery to use AI to improve product discovery for customers
Online retailer Very is set to transform its product discovery experience for customers through AI and machine learning.
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Opinion‘As margin pressure builds, retail media businesses offer chance to drive high returns’
Retail media networks are one of the fastest growing media sectors in Europe and offer a significant opportunity, say McKinsey’s Anita Balchandani and Craig Macdonald
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NewsEcommerce sales growth slows to near pre-pandemic levels
Online sales have been growing at a slow rate in 2023 so far, nearing growth levels seen in 2019.
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InterviewQ&A: Jeroboams CEO Matthew Tipping on in-store tech, the labour shortage and branching out of London
Jeroboams has carved a name for itself as London’s local wine merchant since it began trading more than 30 years ago, with its trade distribution arm dating back to 1934, but it’s not resting on its laurels.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Carrefour experiments with ChatGPT and generative AI
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsAmazon launches sustainability accelerator for start-ups working on recycling tech
Amazon has launched its second sustainability accelerator for start-ups leading innovation and development of recycling technologies.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘omnichannel excellence’ for strong trading performance
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in revenue owing to a “dedication to omnichannel excellence and our exceptional client service”.
