IT for retail and logistics
The pandemic’s e-commerce boom
The pandemic appears to have solidified e-commerce's ascendancy against the highstreet. Coronavirus has accelerated technology adoption in many sectors, and people have been forced to stay at home, increasing their online shopping habits in a bid to avoid visiting shops.
News : IT for retail and logistics
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March 03, 2021
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Mar'21
Pandemic brings good online sales growth for smaller retailers
IMRG data shows smaller retailers did ‘astronomically well’ in online sales growth after Covid-19 took hold last year
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February 26, 2021
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Feb'21
Nordic startups strive to fuel international e-commerce transformation
Nordic startups are developing technology for retailers that want to improve the customer experience when buying online
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February 25, 2021
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Feb'21
UKtech50 2021: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 11th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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February 24, 2021
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Feb'21
Vaccine passports prove an ethical minefield
Privacy campaigners warn that vaccine passports may turn out to be discriminatory and invasive, while technologists agree careful consideration must be given to their design
In Depth : IT for retail and logistics
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IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons
IFS FSM software is meant to manage field staff and assets. Learn about its advantages and disadvantages and whether your company should put it on a vendor shortlist. Continue Reading
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Innovation at the shelf edge
It’s been a challenging year for stores due to Covid-19, but some retailers have found time to innovate at the shelf edge with noteworthy technology deployments Continue Reading
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A tech reboot of retail
With 2020 having been the toughest year on record for bricks and mortar retailers, we look at some tech innovations that may be heading for the high street Continue Reading
Blog Posts : IT for retail and logistics
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Taking back control in the face of Covid-19 and Brexit
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Anastasia Laska, vice president partner alliances and business development, Revionics, an Aptos company, explains how employing tech that helps them roll ... Continue Reading
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The new way of planning in retail
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed post, Laurent Homeyer, retail and hospitality industry advisor in EMEA & APJ, Workday, explains how retailers can properly plan their strategies during the ... Continue Reading
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The future of fashion in contactless commerce
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post Jessica Murphy, co-founder of apparel and footwear retail personalisation platform True Fit, discusses how technology can help bridge the gap between ... Continue Reading
Opinion : IT for retail and logistics
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Rogue drones beware: We’re here to ground you
Eugene Kaspersky exclusively lifts the lid on a mysterious, shiny device that’s been sitting in his office Continue Reading
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Vaccine passports highlight social impact of systems design
Vaccine or immunity passports are an opportunity to advance the design of trustworthy digital systems, but much more work still needs to be done Continue Reading
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A Covid-19 response to supply chain fragility
The global pandemic, lockdowns and local lockdowns have required organisations to operate agile supply chains Continue Reading
Videos : IT for retail and logistics
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UKtech50: John Bovill, CIO, Monsoon Accessorize
At Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 event, John Bovill, CIO, Monsoon Accessorize discussed how to implement low-budget innovation to an audience of CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders who are driving the creation of a high-tech economy.
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UKtech50: Jagpal Jheeta, Marks & Spencer
At Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 event, Jagpal Jheeta, M&S discussed IT innovation in a multi-channel retail world to an audience of CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders who are driving the creation of a high-tech economy.
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CW500: Graham Benson, IT director at MandM Direct
Computer Weekly talks to Graham Benson, IT director at MandM Direct, about how they are meeting the challenges of change and technology disruption, and what other industry sectors can learn from them.