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Asos full year results see sales and profits soar as technology investment continues, but Brexit may cause problems around the flow of future technology talent.

17 Oct 2018 NEWS

Macy's installs virtual reality in 70 stores

Macy's is deploying virtual reality installations in circa 70 stores across the US.

17 Oct 2018 Feature

Take-aways on scaling up at Deliveroo

17 Oct 2018 NEWS

Ahold Delhaize announces joint online initiatives for key brands

Ahold Delhaize joins up online experience for customers of its Albert Heijn and Bol.com brands, ahead of announcing wider eCommerce strategy.

16 Oct 2018 Advertorial

Oliver Sweeney partners with SQLI to bolster international expansion

16 Oct 2018 Feature

#SAPCXLive: Tui’s journey to a single customer view

16 Oct 2018 Comment

Four considerations ahead of embarking on in-store digital transformation

Whitepapers

16 Oct 2018 Whitepaper

Taking eCommerce International

7 Sep 2018 Whitepaper

Why should retailers focus on improving their online reputation?

1 Aug 2018 Whitepaper

Surviving the storm - How to prepare for a weather-proactive supply chain

Webinars

18 Oct 2018 Webinar

How to Deliver a Truly Connected Customer Journey

23 Oct 2018, 15:00 BST, 10:00 EDT Webinar

Attracting & Retaining Retail Technology Talent

19 Apr 2018 Webinar

How retailers can work with start-ups

15 Oct 2018 FEATURE

Ocado in drive to add electric vehicles to delivery fleet

Ocado will add more electric vehicles to its online delivery fleet in 2019. Director of service delivery, Mark Bentley, describes the multiple challenges electrification of the last mile entails.

15 Oct 2018 News

UK govt in internet-connected consumer device security push

14 Oct 2018 NEWS

Visa promises payment innovation as part of Olympic deal

Visa commits to enhancing payment experiences for Olympic and Paralympic fans as part of extended International Olympic Committee sponsorship.

14 Oct 2018 News

Shop Direct announces proposal to close Littlewoods Clearance

12 Oct 2018 COMMENT

The power of ROPO: the new reality for retailers

Salesforce talks about the phenomenon of ROPO - research online, purchase offline

12 Oct 2018 News

Mulberry swaps out fixed tills for mPOS

12 Oct 2018 News

Moonpig launches Manchester Tech Hub

12 Oct 2018 News

Asda deploys new loss prevention technology

12 Oct 2018 News

Online shopping 'rehab centre' opens in London

11 Oct 2018 FEATURE

#SAPCXLive: “Innovation is in our jeans,” says Levi’s

Levi’s describes how its digital replatforming project with SAP has led the jeans retailer to develop customer-facing innovations like customisation and voice.

Events

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Retail Leadership Forum

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Manufacturing Innovation Seminar : Product data is the foundation for successful Digital Transformation execution

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