The retail industry takes no prisoners and that’s made clear in its 'on the pulse' adoption of new technologies.

Oracle pledges support for digital transformation in the global retail sector with the launch of a new cloud service that centralises back-office elements of store operations.

It wouldn’t be a shopping experience without a test of the Sennheiser HE1, a set of high-end headphones with a price tag of AU$80,000.

A digital retail analyst says it is important to look at specific needs, rather than rushing into a completely digital solution.

According to GlobalData, the online channel is outperforming bricks-and-mortar with no signs of slowing down.

​Digital disruption is happening across industries around the world and HPE asserts none more so than retail - the tech giant discusses hybrid IT.

JB HiFi says it is finalising a two year strategy to improve its performance in the NZ market following ‘disappointing’ financial performance here.

Before you march off into a price war, a recent survey has indicated a different approach to the ecommerce giant could be more beneficial.

Optus has announced plans to roll out high-speed public wi-fi for visitors to 81 Australian shopping centres and six corporate sites.

Noel Leeming is reopening its teched-out flagship store in Christchurch, pulling together an innovative and state-of-the-art retail space.

“Mobility and apps, combined with social media and mobile payments, have fundamentally transformed how global consumers purchase goods and services."

Australia’s RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.

“NetSuite has a long track record of supporting software companies throughout their evolution, from start-up, to fast-growth, to global enterprises."

“Retailers can use cloud based services like Google for Work and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to support their strategy to manage consumer demands.”

A panel has highlighted the dangers facing retailers about ineffective management of data and its damaging effects on customer trust & confidence.

“Ecommerce is a ‘complement, not a replacement’ to the traditional bricks and mortar store.”

"Retailers that did not offer mobile integration were likely to have far lower levels of visibility on consumer activity."

Microsoft’s first ever laptop, the Surface Book, will be available in retail stores around the country from today.

"For retailers, it’s a constant balance of where and how much to invest into the mobile experience and infrastructure.”

New Zealand retailers are entering the busiest week of the year ahead of Christmas and the number of DDoS attacks continues to rise.

“Online fraud is much closer to home than retailers might think, and can be any purchase value made by any purchase method."

According to Juniper Research, retailers will spend an estimated $2.5 billion on hardware and installation costs by 2020.

The way consumers shop is changing, with more reaching for their smartphone before or during their retail experience.

Apple is working to create a seamless product experience, with its latest move to make all third-party accessories fit with the Apple brand.