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Technology news from the Australian retail front.

Woolworths pushes banks, govt to raise tap-and-go limit from $100 to $250

Woolworths pushes banks, govt to raise tap-and-go limit from $100 to $250

To reduce customers interacting with PIN pads.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2020 6:47AM Financial Services
Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Limits delivery to “those in genuine need”.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2020 5:07PM Strategy
Woolworths and Coles face fresh trouble meeting online orders

Woolworths and Coles face fresh trouble meeting online orders

Some delivery options paused, tech troubles amid 'unprecedented demand'.
Ry Crozier Mar 15 2020 5:27PM Strategy
Amazon launches business selling automated checkout to retailers

Amazon launches business selling automated checkout to retailers

Service pricing kept under wraps.
Jeffrey Dastin Mar 10 2020 1:20PM Benchmarking Change
Why Coles is turning to 'inclusive Agile'

Why Coles is turning to 'inclusive Agile'

Accessibility now more than just a "cautionary tale".
Ry Crozier Mar 9 2020 6:56AM Hardware
Woolworths uses AI to recognise fruit and veg purchases

Woolworths uses AI to recognise fruit and veg purchases

Trials technology at three stores.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2020 1:50PM Hardware
Woolworths uses analytics to find stores for trials, refurbishment

Woolworths uses analytics to find stores for trials, refurbishment

Could influence all future CapEx decisions.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2020 7:03AM Software
Coles stands up SAP S/4 HANA finance core in five months

Coles stands up SAP S/4 HANA finance core in five months

Also signs B2B exchange deal with Infor.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2019 6:05AM Cloud
Kmart Australia reckons real-time POS data is just your style

Kmart Australia reckons real-time POS data is just your style

Matches merchandise to customer demand.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2019 7:05AM Cloud
Kmart Australia wants to "strangle" its mainframe "out of existence"

Kmart Australia wants to "strangle" its mainframe "out of existence"

Plans to rearchitect core merchandise system.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2019 7:00AM Cloud
Origin Energy remodels digital after price competition canned

Origin Energy remodels digital after price competition canned

Government rule change leads to rethink.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Woolworths ponders opening up on its data use

Woolworths ponders opening up on its data use

As regulators target loyalty data lakes.
Ry Crozier Oct 11 2019 7:07AM Storage
WooliesX to create $1bn online grocery service for business

WooliesX to create $1bn online grocery service for business

Gives itself five years to hit revenue mark.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2019 6:58AM Strategy
Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Scales up migration.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Nestlé Australia launches onto Amazon's managed blockchain

Nestlé Australia launches onto Amazon's managed blockchain

Creates provenance tracking system.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2019 6:30AM Cloud
Woolworths offer 25 percent off groceries via Scan&Go app

Woolworths offer 25 percent off groceries via Scan&Go app

Aggressive offer as it chases sign-ups.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2019 1:47PM Financial Services
Woolworths pilots wearables with 100 distribution centre workers

Woolworths pilots wearables with 100 distribution centre workers

Targets injury caused by manual handling.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2019 6:15AM Hardware
Woolworths follows Coles, says online sales profitable, now 4.2 percent

Woolworths follows Coles, says online sales profitable, now 4.2 percent

But digital turnover still cannibalising physical store profit margins.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 29 2019 11:26AM Financial Services
Bunnings reveals big smarts, small spend turbocharged its digital overhaul

Bunnings reveals big smarts, small spend turbocharged its digital overhaul

On spec, on time and probably below budget.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 27 2019 1:11PM Financial Services
Woolies primes Olive AI for call centre action

Woolies primes Olive AI for call centre action

By handling info requests across four digital entry points.
Ry Crozier Aug 27 2019 7:17AM Cloud

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