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Technology news from the Australian retail front.

Woolworths brings Cisco into large-scale network transformation

Woolworths brings Cisco into large-scale network transformation

Managing connectivity to tens of thousands of networked devices.
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2020 6:58AM Projects
Woolworths to build automated distribution centres in NSW

Woolworths to build automated distribution centres in NSW

Invests up to $780m into technology and fitout.
Justin Hendry Jun 23 2020 1:15PM Strategy
7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

Says technology is 'not used for any other purpose'.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 2:28PM Hardware
Booktopia nears finish line on DC automation project

Booktopia nears finish line on DC automation project

Also looks to recommendations and retargeting to address customer interest in online.
Ry Crozier Jun 19 2020 6:57AM Software
Amazon to set up 'massive' Queensland fulfilment centre

Amazon to set up 'massive' Queensland fulfilment centre

Makes "multi-million dollar" investment in the state.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2020 1:19PM Strategy
Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Rebuilds systems but loses some data.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 12:57PM Security
Fashion retailer Gap rushes robots into warehouses to assemble online orders

Fashion retailer Gap rushes robots into warehouses to assemble online orders

'Never get tired, never take breaks'.
Jeffrey Dastin May 22 2020 6:24AM Hardware
Coles Group chases retail insights with data platform overhaul

Coles Group chases retail insights with data platform overhaul

Reveals year of work building EDP on Azure and open source components.
Ry Crozier May 20 2020 12:30PM Projects
CBA signs onto digital receipts platform Slyp

CBA signs onto digital receipts platform Slyp

Joins rest of the Big Four.
Matt Johnston May 11 2020 1:30PM Financial Services
Coles lures new e-commerce chief from Walmart

Coles lures new e-commerce chief from Walmart

Doubles down on online sales and distribution.
Julian Bajkowski May 8 2020 6:55AM Financial Services
Woolworths crams years of effort into online ops in eight weeks

Woolworths crams years of effort into online ops in eight weeks

Brings forward investments by up to two years.
Ry Crozier Apr 30 2020 1:39PM Financial Services
Sephora A/NZ to transform workforce planning for up to 650 staff

Sephora A/NZ to transform workforce planning for up to 650 staff

Readies June 1 go-live for cloud-based system.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2020 1:06PM Cloud
Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

Brings five consultants onboard initially.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 4:43PM Training & Development
Woolworths expands online grocery delivery with Uber

Woolworths expands online grocery delivery with Uber

Adds more options for customers.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 9:45AM Strategy
Boost Juice owner turns to SAP Concur to get clarity of its costs

Boost Juice owner turns to SAP Concur to get clarity of its costs

Retail Zoo thirsty for better expense oversight.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 7:03AM Financial Services
Woolworths, Coles finally resume online delivery for all

Woolworths, Coles finally resume online delivery for all

Third-party delivery services tapped to double capacity.
Justin Hendry Apr 22 2020 12:29PM Strategy
Woolworths reports 320 percent rise in app use as shoppers digitally prep

Woolworths reports 320 percent rise in app use as shoppers digitally prep

Beds down delivery processes.
Ry Crozier Apr 18 2020 8:45AM Software
Coles Liquor paces itself during digital stock-up surge

Coles Liquor paces itself during digital stock-up surge

Says years of background prep enabled its systems to scale.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2020 6:57AM Telco/ISP
7-Eleven Australia shifts into e-commerce

7-Eleven Australia shifts into e-commerce

Beginning in Melbourne.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2020 6:25PM Software
Harris Technology's sales surge on home office fitouts

Harris Technology's sales surge on home office fitouts

As Officeworks also reports "high demand" for similar products.
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2020 11:17AM Hardware

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