Interview, Retail, Dynamics, Cloud, HoloLens

Adversity breeds innovation, says Microsoft’s Shelley Bransten

Adversity breeds innovation, says Microsoft’s Shelley Bransten
Microsoft
By Andy Clayton-Smith | 05 May 2021

We spoke with Microsoft’s Shelley Bransten about the new Microsoft Cloud for Retail, the importance of the partner ecosystem in meeting the needs of end consumers, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has helped progressive retailers to drive sales

The retail lead discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has helped progressive retailers to drive sales 
 

Feature, AI

How can enterprises realise an AI-empowered workforce?

How can enterprises realise an AI-empowered workforce?
By Rebecca Lambert | 14 April 2020

A new era of human and machine collaboration is set to impact the workforce. Here we discover what businesses need to do to enhance their AI readiness and empower rather than displace their people

We explore how firms can enhance their AI readiness and avoid displacing staff


Event, Interview, Retail

How NRF is setting the stage for retail in 2020

How NRF is setting the stage for retail in 2020
By Rebecca Gibson | 10 January 2020

Senior vice president for conferences Susan Newman highlights how the Big Show will help firms to execute their strategic visions for this year and beyond

Susan Newman highlights how the Big Show will help firms execute their strategic visions

News

The Winter 2019 issue of The Record is out now!

The Winter 2019 issue of The Record is out now!
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 07 January 2020

Find out about how Microsoft and its partners are driving the automotive industry and much more 

News, Event, Retail

Satya Nadella to deliver opening keynote at NRF 2020

Satya Nadella to deliver opening keynote at NRF 2020
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 08 October 2019

Microsoft CEO will join senior executives from Mastercard and Nordstrom at the retail show

News, Retail, Big data, Security

Retailers must personally connect with shoppers, says Episerver

Retailers must personally connect with shoppers, says Episerver
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 15 April 2019

New report explores consumers’ online shopping habits to help brands deliver on expectations

News, Retail

Retailers are diversifying investments to meet customer needs, says NRF

Retailers are diversifying investments to meet customer needs, says NRF
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 12 March 2019

New research by the National Retail Federation and Forrester showcases how marketing is changing

News, Retail

Shoppers want free and fast delivery, says NRF

Shoppers want free and fast delivery, says NRF
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 21 January 2019

Quarterly report shows consumers embracing new pick-up options, such as collecting in-store

Interview, Retail, AI

Angela Elder tells us what to expect from NRF’s Big Show 2019

Angela Elder tells us what to expect from NRF’s Big Show 2019
By Rebecca Gibson | 10 January 2019

National Retail Federation’s vice president of Retail Strategy outlines the key topics and technologies that will be top of the retail agenda this year

National Retail Federation’s vice president of retail strategy outlines this year's key topics

News, Event, Retail, Big data, AI

NRF confirms expanded programme ahead of New York show

NRF confirms expanded programme ahead of New York show
By Elizabeth Robinson | 11 January 2018

Annual conference, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show, kicks off on 14 January

News, Retail, Hospitality

NRF 2017: a round-up of the action from the retail show so far

NRF 2017: a round-up of the action from the retail show so far
By Rebecca Lambert | 17 January 2017

Microsoft partners demo IoT, cloud and augmented reality solutions

News, Retail, Windows 10

NRF 2016: Microsoft reveals demo of new Windows 10 mobile workstation

NRF 2016: Microsoft reveals demo of new Windows 10 mobile workstation
By Sean Dudley | 19 January 2016

New solution designed to turn traditional workstations into interactive mobile experiences

Interview, Retail

Enriching engagement with customers as they shop

Enriching engagement with customers as they shop
By Rebecca Lambert | 07 May 2015

Employing innovative mobile and beacon technologies to connect the in-store and online shopping experiences will ultimately help retailers better engage with their customers. We spoke with Tom Nix of Scala to find out more

Tom Nix of Scala on employing innovative mobile and beacon technologies to connect shopping channels

Feature, Retail, Mobile, Cloud

The return of the store: reinventing the in-store shopping experience

The return of the store: reinventing the in-store shopping experience
By Rebecca Lambert | 29 April 2015

Armed with the latest technologies, retailers have the pulling power they need to attract customers into their stores and drive engagement

Armed with the latest technologies, retailers have the pulling power they need to attract customers into their stores

News, Retail, Dynamics, ERP

NRF: Microsoft showcases latest release of Dynamics for Retail

NRF: Microsoft showcases latest release of Dynamics for Retail
By Rebecca Lambert | 14 January 2014

Update includes improvements to call centre functionality, and new transportation and delivery capabilities

Update includes improvements to call centre functionality, and new transportation and delivery capabilities

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