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.
Mirakl, a leading marketplace solution provider helping companies create and run their online marketplace, has announced it is working with IBM software to help retailers, telecom operators, media and entertainment companies capitalise on their traffic, brand image and customer base
Tesco will be launching retail marketing programmes featuring Pelé branded merchandise in stores across Central Eastern Europe from early April 2014 in the run up to the World Cup in Brazil. Retail marketing specialist, TCC, has struck an exclusive deal
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) global marketing, IT and supply chain conference kicked off yesterday following Wednesday’s store tour programme. Combining shared plenary sessions and individual streams for marketing, IT and supply chain, the event welcomed close to 300 delegates
Muddy Boots, a quality assurance and compliance software specialist, has launched a product that helps businesses within the food supply chain ensure its suppliers’ and their growers meet the requirements set out by their customers. Greenlight Supplier Approval is a
Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest cycle retailer, has selected InTechnology’s cloud and IT service. Evans Cycles has 50 stores across the UK as well as a thriving ecommerce operation, with its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) supported by an internal team
ChannelAdvisor, a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, has announced the launch of its integration with Tesco’s marketplace, offering selected ChannelAdvisor customers the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading
Apple is selling WorldPay Zinc mobile pay-as-you-go Chip & PIN keypads at 37 retail stores across the UK. According to WorldPay, the mobile point-of-sale (MPoS) market is set to grow over the next 12 months, as uptake increases amongst the UK’s 4m micro businesses and sole
Fashion and accessories retailer Oliver Bonas has appointed music and video technology specialist, PlayNetwork, to create an audio customer experience for its stores. The chain – which specialises in clothing, jewellery and homewares – selected PlayNetwork to design a bespoke
Augmented Pixels has launched an augmented reality solution for toys and games manufacturers, which aims to support an engaging shopper marketing strategy and increase sales in retail stores. The iPad app solution, WarBot, takes the form of a challenging shooter
Revlon South Africa is rolling-out additional in-store digital signage at its outlets in Edgars and Woolworths, in collaboration with Moving Tactics. A world leader in cosmetics, fragrance and personal care, Revlon has effectively been using brand communication and strong in-store
A new marketplace technology has launched in the UK today that allows retailers to host transactions between buyers and sellers of products, dramatically increasing their product range and introducing a profitable new sales channel. Already working with some of Europe’s
Jumio, a fast-growing online and mobile payments and credentials management company, has launched a secure embedded wallet infrastructure that integrates with mobile OS utilities such as Apple Passbook and the recently-launched Samsung Wallet. With Jumio PORT, consumers can make one-click
Musgrave Retail Partners has extended its relationship with Symphony EYC Ireland to implement customer analytics for its supermarket chain SuperValu. This new level of consumer insight will help SuperValu to continue to focus on delivering on consumer needs while enabling supplier partners
Jumio, a credentials management company, is calling for consumers to be wary which Wi-Fi network they are connecting to at their local coffee shop. The danger of fraudsters running bogus networks with the same name as the real Wi-Fi network is
ChannelAdvisor, a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, has released new technology designed to simplify cross-border trade and cross-channel e-commerce. The company’s 2013 Autumn Release is said to offer support for more
[24]7, the intuitive customer experience company, has announced [24]7 Social, a suite of applications that leverages prediction, real-time decisioning and intuitive design frameworks to make the social sharing of purchases, promotions, products and customer experiences easy for consumers. [24]7 Social transforms
John Lewis is rolling out the specialist invoice matching engine from retail solutions specialist Itim following success at its sister company Waitrose. Didos was introduced at both John Lewis and Waitrose as a single goods for resale (GFR) invoice processing
Cloud-based workforce management software provider, Workplace, claims it will be launching a retail industry first on 24 September 2013: a fully-playable online video game to celebrate the company’s success with its proprietary Schedule Quality Rating (SQR), an application of gamification in workforce
Samsung Electronics has launched a new app to help Samsung Galaxy owners get the most from their smartphones. The new My Galaxy app is reported to be tailored to offer the most personalised customer experience. It has been created in
Blue Yonder, a leading SaaS supplier of predictive analytics solutions for business users, today released a precise sales planning tool for retailers. Forward Demand provides granular forecasts that enable organisations to avoid costly over or understocking errors, the company claims.
Zapp, the UK’s leading mobile payment brand, and WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, have announced a strategic partnership to make Zapp’s mobile payment solution available to WorldPay’s thousands of merchants. Zapp’s digital-first approach to
Avios Group has launched its first international Avios travel rewards programme in South Africa. The new Avios travel rewards programme allows travellers to collect Avios points on their every day spending in South Africa and then use Avios for flights
eReceipts and ICRTouch have teamed up enabling thousands of retailers across the country to send emailed receipts thereby creating a powerful new platform for customer loyalty, retention and analytics, the companies claim. eReceipts is a leading UK digital receipts solution
Big data analytics startup ERN (www.ernglobal.com) has signed the first client up to its Looop Big Data Analytics Platform, six months after unveiling it at the Finovate Europe 2013 conference. The Retail Data Partnership (TRDP), which supplies a network of
McDonald’s Germany has launched an augmented reality app – McMission – as a playful approach to educate its customers on the company’s commitment to sustainability. Coinciding with the publishing of McDonald’s third Corporate Responsibility Report, the app is now available
