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.
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
Supply chain management company, JDA Software Group, has launched a new solution designed to improve and personalise the customer shopping experience, build consumer loyalty and drive profitability. JDA Customer Engagement is described as a single solution that addresses omni-channel commerce and
Fujitsu claims to be bringing self-checkout technology to a wider retail audience with the launch of its U-Scan Compact self-checkout. According to the company, the self-checkout unit has a smaller footprint, offers flexible transaction options and a build to order
Superdrug, the UK’s second largest health and beauty retailer, has launched contactless payment at 50 of its UK stores and plans to expand the technology across the UK during 2012. The contactless technology has been provided by WorldPay’s card payment
Blakemore Wholesale, the cash & carry and delivered wholesale arm of AF Blakemore and largest member of the Landmark Group, has partnered with Torex to develop EPoS solutions for retailers trading under its Lifestyle Express fascia. According to Torex, the
NRF 2012, the National Retail Federation’s New York trade show, is using Tensator’s virtual assistant as the official greeter at its event at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, 15-17 January 2012. The Tensator Virtual Assistant is described as a
Payzone UK, a leading consumer payments network, is expanding on the high street in partnership with the fixed price retailer, 99p Stores and its payment processing partner Commidea. The deal will see Payzone provide mobile top-ups directly through 99p Stores’
Independent family-owned grocer, Dike & Son, has used in-store technology to upgrade to a new 10-lane superstore. Retail Times reports Dike & Son has been operating in Stalbridge, Dorset, since 1851 and is a member of the Nisa-Today’s buying group.
Trace One, a software supplier specialising in managing private label development, is merging with a division of retail supply chain solutions provider, Agentrics, which specialises in product life cycle management. The combined Trace One and Agentrics PLM business will have
