All Technology articles – Page 118
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NewsCamelot lottery playing site hit by 'teething problems'
Camelot has admitted to “a few teething problems” following the launch of its new web and mobile platform…
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Comment & OpinionCan Twitter’s buy button switch on food & drink sales?
Twitter revealed this week it is testing a ‘buy now’ button in the US. Could it provide a lucrative new way for food brands and retailers to cash in on social media?
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NewsApple looks to ease the pain of mobile payments with Apple Pay
Apple is hoping to make shoppers’ lives easier with the launch of Apple Pay, a new “secure” way to pay for physical goods and services through their iPhones.
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Comment & OpinionWhy retailers need to care about predictive tech
Online grocery is a fast-growing sector, but most consumers have yet to embrace it. Becky Bolton of Rockpool Digital explains why predictive technology can help retailers to persuade more shoppers to swap the trolley for the iPad.
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News99p Stores to offer home broadband... for 99p
Discount chain 99p Stores has now broken new territory with a rock bottom-priced broadband offer.
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NewsTesco shelves Hudl smartphone plan
Tesco has shelved plans to launch its own 4G smartphone after deciding the mobile market was too crowded.
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyalty on the cheap: new schemes are faster and more effective
With Waitrose’s free coffee and c-stores’ smartphone coupons, is points-based loyalty looking like a waste of money?…
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Analysis & FeaturesCheesemongers embrace the opportunities of online
Who are the people buying cheese online? And how can retailers connect with them?
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Comment & OpinionSocial media monitoring: data needs a human touch
I have been familiar with social media monitoring since its inception…
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Comment & OpinionClick & collect need not be costly for independent retailers
Click & collect is truly here to stay. The freedom it has given customers is something they don’t want taken away…
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NewsCamelot refreshes National Lottery website in digital overhaul
Camelot has launched a new multi-platform website for The National Lottery designed to be a winner with smartphone tablets and desktop users.
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NewsOne Stop and Bestway to adopt beacon technology
Beacon technology continues to gather pace in grocery, with One Stop and Bestway the latest players to adopt it…
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Comment & OpinionHow self-service has turned shoppers into unpaid workers
The centenary of the creation of the first self-service supermarket is approaching…
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Comment & OpinionSparks fly in batteries
The batteries category is a huge battleground between the supermarkets and the discounters, which are seizing share here as they are in grocery in general.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco London store refurbs carry lessons for whole estate
The latest refreshes may target commuters and City types but Tesco says they carry key lessons for its national estate
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Category ReportFocus on Batteries: the buzz is back
After years of value decline, battery sales are up, with Energizer and Panasonic in particular thriving. What’s brought the change?
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NewsBestway releases ordering app for iOS devices
Bestway has launched a new app for registered Bestway and Batleys customers.
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NewsSmiths News rolls out 'time-saving' ordering app SNapp
Smiths News has launched a time-saving smartphone app that enables its retail customers to link to its ordering system…
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NewsMajor suppliers line up to back new MyShop indie retailer app
Some of the UK’s biggest fmcg suppliers are backing a new reward scheme aimed at building brand loyalty among indies…
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NewsBig DL app to offer real-time deal alerts to shoppers
An app is launching in October that aims to “transform” local shopping by sending real-time deal alerts to consumers…