Retail technology news on innovation, integration, rollout and the people behind developing retail technology systems. Be it payments, supply chain or chiller cabinets we cover the bits & bytes of retail tech.
Shopitize (www.shopitize.com), the new business designed to help shoppers organise their shopping via their smart phones, has released a shopping app for iPhone. It follows hot on the heels of the company’s launch of the Android version earlier this month. The
Metro Cash & Carry Germany, a leading self-service wholesaler with 107 wholesale stores and 3.5m customers, has completed its implementation of JDA Space & Category Management solutions, including JDA Space Planning and JDA Floor Planning. According to JDA Software its Space Planning solution provides store-specific, micro-merchandising and collaboration capabilities
WHSmith, one of the UK’s largest retailers of stationery, books, newspapers, magazines and impulse products, is the latest business in the UK to launch contactless payment in partnership with Streamline and Visa Europe. The new contactless payment option will initially
Torex, a leading global provider of innovative technology to the retail, hospitality and convenience and fuel markets, is introducing a new e-learning system for its convenience and fuel customers. According to the company, it will ensure retailers are up-to-date with
German grocery retailer Dohle Handelsgruppe has selected a number of space and floor planning solutions from JD Software to help improve shelf- and floor-level planning for increased merchandising effectiveness and customer satisfaction. JDA said Dohle selected its Space and Category Management solutions
German catalogue and e-commerce company, Witt Weiden, has improved its returns handling performance following investment in a split-tray sorter from KNAPP subsidiary, Dürkopp Fördertechnik. Headquartered in the German city of Weiden, the company no longer belongs to the Witt family
Retail Times editor, Fiona Briggs, reports on her top 12 retail technology finds at the Retail Business Technology Expo at Earls Court, 13-14 March 2012 1. BT and Stratacache PrimaSee Retailers are putting doors on chiller cabinets so why not
Payzone UK, a leading consumer payments network, has teamed up with the world’s largest online poker site, PokerStars, to provide its customers with convenient access to account top-ups. The deal marks a significant expansion into the gaming sector for Payzone, with
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
Torex, a leading global provider of technology to the retail, hospitality and convenience and fuel markets, is expanding its Convenience and Fuel Solutions (CFS) division and moving it into new offices. The company will occupy 10,000sq ft of office space in
In a Retail Times exclusive, Leyla Feghhi, retail marketing director at self-checkout supplier, Wincor Nixdorf, reveals why the technology is poised for growth and the retailer benefits Self-checkout technology is forecast to double in Europe in the next four years,
WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, and China UnionPay, claimed to be the fastest growing card scheme in the world, have announced a partnership which will see WorldPay become the biggest acquirer outside of China for e-commerce UnionPay transactions. Under the
Mako Networks, a cloud-based network management company, and Phoenix Managed Networks, a payment network services provider, have today announced an international agreement to provide a new solution called PaySecure to simplify payment security and compliance with the Payment Card Industry
Oliver Moazzezi, technical architect at cloud service provider, Cobweb Solutions, and a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Exchange Most Valuable Professional), explores the retailer benefit for cloud computing. Cobweb also reveals how it has helped smoothies brand, Innocent Drinks, develop an outsourced IT
EBS, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Ogone, a specialist in online payment services, has been awarded the Best eCommerce Payment Innovation Award at the Indian eRetail Show 2012. The Indian e-Retail awards were held to recognise the best industry experts who
Payment Service Provider (PSP) WorldPay has selected BOKU as its global mobile payments partner, integrating BOKU’s payments platform into its payment network. WorldPay’s merchants can now enable their customers to make a purchase and pay directly via their mobile operator
Mobile payments platform provider, paythru (www.paythru.com), has achieved Level 1 PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) 2.0 compliance – the top payment card industry standards for secure payments. One key criteria of the latest standard is the use
Leading e-commerce software provider for multi-channel sellers, eSellerPro, has received a second round of funding from Notion Capital to support growth and entry into new markets. The latest tranche is for £1m and follows Notion’s initial investment of £1.8m in
Electronic payment processing services provider, CashFlows, has launched an account, which it claims will help businesses better manage payments and their cash flow. It also allows businesses to send their customers instant e-invoices and take on-the-spot payment for products and
Handheld computer supplier Intermec has launched two new vehicle mount computers, which are designed to integrate with any forklift truck; and two enhancements to its mobile computer portfolio. The CV41 and CV61 are claimed to be the first vehicle-mount computers
Mako Networks, a cloud-based network management and security company, has released a new model of its award-winning Mako 6500 network appliance, incorporating a 3G mobile data connection to keep business flowing during ADSL or Ethernet network power cuts, or offer
Research by Virgin Media Business shows employees increasingly want to bring their own gadgets into the office. Its survey of 5,000 businesses found 79% of retail employees suggested they have already brought gadgets from home into work and wouldn’t think
Brightpearl, a leading provider of cloud-based software for small businesses, has added new online sales channels to its multi-channel offering. Retailers and wholesalers can now connect their eBay listings and Magento-based stores with Brightpearl’s platform for CRM, electronic point of
Shopper analytics firm, Experian FootFall, has launched cloud-based software for retailers and shopping centres, which it says will allow businesses to analyse store insights to improve performance. According to Experian, its Site Analytics has been developed to give store managers
Torex, a leading global provider of technology to the retail, hospitality and convenience and fuel markets, has acquired the Retail Division (RBS) of Sanderson Group for £11.75m. According to Torex, the deal will create a clear market leader in store
