Ocado shares have soared nearly 45 per cent creating further pressure for digital transformation in retail.
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Retail IT and technology news articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins and product launches. The site hosts information from trade associations, government departments, research analysts and the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology in-store and in the retail supply chain. All topics are covered in these articles which include Mobile Computing, RFID, Automatic Identification/Datacapture (AIDC), Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
Reality Check: Internet of Payments (IoP) - Is this the Future of Paying?
May 29, 2018
Urs Gubser, Head E-Commerce Strategy at SIX Payment Services, explains what is behind the Internet of Payments in his latest Reality Check.
The need for speed in cloud innovation puts customer experience at risk, say almost three-quarters of retailers
May 29, 2018
Software intelligence company, Dynatrace, has announced the findings of an independent global survey of 219 CIOs in the retail sector, which reveals that 74% of retail organisations say the need for speed in digital innovation is putting customer experience at risk.
Online shopping during Ramadan increases by 43%. How to shop safely and avoid being hacked
May 29, 2018
Facebook has released a case study that says Facebook users in the Middle East and North Africa spend extra 57.6 hours using the platform during Ramadan.
Data and AI in Retail: How can you revolutionise your store performance?
May 29, 2018
The sense of urgency to transform the role of the physical store has been intensified with demands to deal with heavy cost headwinds (on top of heavy fixed costs), fierce competition, as well as liquid expectations and unprecedented choice in the hands of consumers.
Royal wedding sees cider, sun care and Champagne sales pop as shoppers celebrate in the sun
May 29, 2018
Nielsen, the data and measurement company, has released data indicating that the royal wedding contributed to an uplift in sales of cider, sparkling wine, and other FMCG products.
Cisco report reveals 20 most significant IT job roles needed now and in the future
May 29, 2018
Cisco has announced the findings of a survey it recently sponsored on the future of IT revealing the 20 Most Significant IT Roles You Should Consider.
Intelligence firm IDC conducted a global survey of IT hiring managers, examining nearly 2 million IT job postings for requested skills.
APG Cash Drawer appoints Craig Kaliebe as Business Development Manager
May 29, 2018
APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of Craig Kaliebecash management solutions, has appointed point-of-sale industry veteran Craig Kaliebe to the role of Business Development Manager in North America.
tappit announces global expansion
May 29, 2018
tappit, the cashless experience specialist for sports events, festivals and other global entertainment venues, is opening four new offices as a part of its global expansion. The company will base its European offices in Manchester and London, while also taking to the US via Los Angeles, with an Australian office opening in Melbourne.
M&S can still reignite the spark, says Tryzens
May 29, 2018
Following reports of Marks & Spencer's sharp drop in profits, eCommerce specialist Tryzens has said that while M&S's performance can in part be attributed to a challenging retail market, it has been too slow to adapt to changing shopping habits.
