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Half of shoppers believe QR codes are ‘the future of shopping’, research shows

New research shows that half (50%) of shoppers call QR codes ‘the future of shopping’, despite their relative scarcity pre-pandemic.

27/02/2021 | Data Time, Research | Read More

QR codes must fit advert design and brand or they get ignored, research reveals

People are less likely to scan Quick Response (QR) codes if they aren’t seen to fit the advert or the brand, new research from King’s Business School has found. Professor Shintaro Okazaki warns that marketers need to be aware that a

30/11/2017 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
In my opinion: WiFi CRM is the enabler for a seamless omni-channel strategy, says Airangel

In my opinion: WiFi CRM is the enabler for a seamless omni-channel strategy, says Airangel

Karl Gilbank, sales director, Airangel, on how WiFi can enable an omni channel experience for retailers Omni-channel marketing is a complex phenomenon, which is now an integral part of the retailer-customer relationship. From online shopping, social networks and forums to in-store

19/05/2015 | In my opinion, Opinion Time | Read More
McDonald’s rolls out new packaging design featuring QR codes around the world

McDonald’s rolls out new packaging design featuring QR codes around the world

McDonald’s has launched a new global packaging design to be used in the majority of its restaurants around the world. The new-look has been created by the UK- and Chicago-based brand design agency, Boxer. The graphic design is on carry-out

16/09/2013 | Food service, Retail News | Read More
Local shops and town centres are top choice for European shoppers, CBRE finds

Local shops and town centres are top choice for European shoppers, CBRE finds

Town centre managers should go back to basics to meet consumer demand as new research from global property advisor CBRE reveals most Europeans still prefer to visit their local shops and town centres rather than buy products online or shop at

24/06/2013 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
Payments specialist pinpoints four top retail technology trends for 2013

Payments specialist pinpoints four top retail technology trends for 2013

Jon Worley, director of customer interactions at payment solutions specialist, The Logic Group, predicts the key retail technology trends for 2013 2012 has been a tough year for the high street, with retailers struggling to drive sales and many high street

14/01/2013 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

UK shoppers have latent desire to use new technologies, research reveals

Only 12% of Britons have ever scanned a QR code when shopping but that three times this number would be willing to do so if they believed it would offer them added value in the form of discounts, rewards or

20/11/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
New Zealand brewer gives Digital IPA recipe via QR codes on bottle labels

New Zealand brewer gives Digital IPA recipe via QR codes on bottle labels

New Zealand brewer Yeastie Boys is marketing its Digital IPA with a label that directs consumers to a recipe for making their own version of the ale. The company has introduced the India pale ale to its range of artisan

29/08/2012 | Alcoholic drinks, Beer, Product Time, Retail News | Read More
Retail Spotlight: smartphone penetration fuels online sales in world markets

Retail Spotlight: smartphone penetration fuels online sales in world markets

In the seventh Retail Times and Euromonitor International Retail Spotlight, Daniel Latev, head of retailing research, Euromonitor International, explores how the smartphone evolution is driving online sales in markets around the world Internet retailing is bucking the overall retailing trend and

11/07/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
DPD’s mobile site wins 1m users and re-arranges 55,000 deliveries in six months

DPD’s mobile site wins 1m users and re-arranges 55,000 deliveries in six months

Postal group, DPD, reports its mobile website has attracted over a million unique visitors since its launch in November 2011 and in excess of 55,000 deliveries have been rearranged using the QR codes printed on its calling cards. DPD claims

04/06/2012 | Retail News | Read More

Visa Europe invests in mobile payments with stake in Mobile Money Network

Visa Europe is taking a 15% stake in Mobile Money Network (MMN), which provides mobile commerce and payments services for retailers. The investment is said to form part of Visa Europe’s strategy to deliver increased value for consumers, retailers and

07/03/2012 | Retail equipment, Retail News, Retail Technology, Services Time | Read More
Retail Chinnwag: are virtual stores a fad or a first step towards unmanned stores?

Retail Chinnwag: are virtual stores a fad or a first step towards unmanned stores?

In his regular column for Retail Times, Simon Chinn, lead consultant at retail research agency, Conlumino, reports on the seasonal opportunity for pop-up stores Throughout last year, QR codes – those little barcodes of black and white squares that you

06/03/2012 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Unilever launches digital advertising campaign with QR codes for four brands

Unilever launches digital advertising campaign with QR codes for four brands

Unilever is launching a digital advertising campaign for four of its brands and incorporating QR codes in the images to allows consumers to access tailored brand content on their smart phones by scanning a code or tapping a chip on

05/03/2012 | Advertising, Digital advertising, Manufacturer news, Retail News, Services Time | Read More
Thorntons launches outdoor campaign featuring mobile checkout app

Thorntons launches outdoor campaign featuring mobile checkout app

Thorntons is launching an outdoor campaign, which allows smart phone users to scan a QR code and buy an Easter egg for 1p. The mobile checkout technology – Simply Tap – has been introduced by Mobile Money Network (MMN) and is claimed to

02/03/2012 | Retail News | Read More
What On Earth introduces QR codes on organic pizza packaging

What On Earth introduces QR codes on organic pizza packaging

Organic food company, What On Earth, is introducing Quick Response (QR) codes to the packaging of its popular organic pizzas. When scanned, the QR code will take customers to the What On Earth website where they can find out more

29/02/2012 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More
Co-operative trials QR codes on fresh produce packaging

Co-operative trials QR codes on fresh produce packaging

The Co-operative Group claims it will become one of the first major retailers to feature QR (Quick Response) codes on fresh produce packaging to give customers information on the food, its growers and recipes. QR codes will be printed on

18/10/2011 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

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