Retail revolution
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18 Oct
Pope gets North Korea invite / UK retail sector takes stock / Unilever announces third-quarter results
Good morning, here’s your Thursday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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17 Oct
Could 3D body scanning banish the changing room for good?
Ill-fitting clothing is a source of annoyance for every online shopper, with a lack of consistent sizing often failing to provide the right fit.
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17 Oct
UK shops to use facial recognition age verification for restricted items
UK supermarkets could soon use facial recognition age verification when purchasing age-restricted items such as alcohol and cigarettes at self-service checkouts.
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11 Oct
ASOS Enki launches on Google Assistant for voice-assisted shopping
Fashion internet store ASOS is launching its shopping guide Enki on Google Assistant.
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9 Oct
End of the app store? Survey shows shift to faster mobile browsing
The advantages offered by faster mobile browsing solutions could lead to the end of the app store.
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3 Oct
A cashless society threatens poorest most, finds study
Local bank branch and ATM closures will have the most impact on lower-income families, as the UK moves towards a cashless society.
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28 Sep
BlackBerry results: 92% of revenue now comes from software and services
BlackBerry has reported its financial results for the second quarter with total company revenue of $210m and generally accepted accounting principles operating income (profit) of $39m.
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27 Sep
Here are five anti-plastic start-ups looking to transform the way we shop
With plastic pollution becoming a pressing environmental catastrophe, the John Lewis Partnership called on entrepreneurs and anti-plastic start-ups to pitch ideas to reduce plastic waste.
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27 Sep
IKEA Home Smart: Bringing smart home technology to the masses
Known for inexpensive flat-pack home furnishings, IKEA’s forays into the tech world have, until recently, been limited.
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26 Sep
Could Snapchat’s Visual Search feature improve the app’s fortunes?
Earlier this week, Snapchat announced that it is testing Visual Search, “a new way to search for products on Amazon right from the Snapchat camera”.
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21 Sep
Retail industry most vulnerable to cyber attacks, study finds
The retail industry is the most at risk to cyber threats, according to research by cyber rating company SecurityScorecard.
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19 Sep
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger hinges on how investigator views discount grocers
Sainsbury’s and Asda will be investigated further by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for the effect their £15bn merger will have on competition in the UK.
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17 Sep
Amazon data leaks: Has the ecommerce giant fallen foul of GDPR?
Amazon’s integrity is under scrutiny as employees have allegedly been leaking consumer and company data for bribes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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13 Sep
John Lewis profits down by 99% as the Partnership continues to invest
Profits at the John Lewis Partnership dropped 99% in first six months of this year to £1.2m.
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10 Sep
Alibaba’s Jack Ma to retire: Here is what you need to know about the retail giant
Jack Ma is stepping down from the helm of Chinese e-commerce conglomerate, Alibaba, one of the world’s largest retailers.
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31 Aug
CMA rules on Sainsbury’s-Asda merger / Bachelet becomes Human Rights Commissioner / IFA Berlin gets underway
Good morning, here’s your Friday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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22 Aug
Superdrug hack highlights the lure of the retail sector for attackers
British beauty chain Superdrug has advised customers of a possible breach of personal data.
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10 Aug
Using consumer-esque retail technology to empower employees
In recent years there has been something of a customer experience ‘arms race’ in the retail sector, driven by retail technology such as click and collect, advanced delivery solutions and new in-store experiences.
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9 Aug
Samsung Unpacked: All the details ahead of the Galaxy Note 9 unveiling
Tech fans are counting down the hours until Samsung reveals the latest smartphone in its range of high-tech products at Samsung Unpacked.
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2 Aug
AI to bring cryptocurrency payments to any online store
An AI-based e-commerce engine dubbed Zwoop has been announced that is designed to transform online shopping through a universal cryptocurrency payments system.
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23 Jul
Is 3D body scanning the future of fashion?
Online clothes buyers have many expectations of their shopping experience, an important one of which is the ability to return ill-fitting garments for free without hassle.
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13 Jul
The UK retail crisis: what’s happened so far in 2018
Soaring temperatures, the World Cup, and royal wedding have boosted the UK’s return to GDP growth, yet the retail crisis continues with more store closures and job losses.
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2 Jul
Retail job losses in UK set to top 20,000 this year – but overall employment has soared
New analysis by the BBC has suggested that retail job losses in the UK could total 22,000.
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28 Jun
Generation Z expects digital personalisation, but that comes at a price
Generation Z — covering those born approximately between 1996 and 2015 — is the first to grow up not knowing a world without the internet.
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27 Jun
Don’t be fooled by the John Lewis profit warning – the company’s approach to innovation is paying off
This morning a John Lewis profit warning grabbed the retail headlines, causing many to assume that the John Lewis Partnership is set to go the same way as many of its department store competitors.
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26 Jun
Bookmakers, supermarkets and pubs are the real winners with UK economy set for a World Cup boost
The United Kingdom economy will see a spending increase by £720m this summer, even if England crash out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research.
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21 Jun
Dixons Carphone profits plunge as mobile phone users opt for sim-only deals
Dixons Carphone has reported a 24% drop in profits as mobile phone users hold on to their handsets for longer and opt for sim-only deals.
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20 Jun
The ASOS silk ban reveals the disconnect between veganism and environmentalism – and creates a challenge for brands
The decision to ban several animal products by online retail giant ASOS has been lauded by animal welfare activists, but for environmentalists it is cause for significant concern.
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11 Jun
Poundworld: the latest victim in the decline of the high street?
Discount high street retailer Poundworld has announced that it has gone into administration, putting 5,100 jobs at risk.
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7 Jun
House of Fraser closures 2018: department store to lose half its chain in another blow for the UK high street
In another blow for the British high street, the department store House of Fraser announced today that it plans to close 31 stores – more than half of its UK chain.