Peak? Which peak? By Craig Summers, UK managing director, Manhattan Associates Whilst we are enjoying an uncharacteristic English summer, Christmas may seem a million miles away. But, as is customary in the retail world, brands far and wide will be setting
Today’s supermarket shoppers don’t just demand convenience and value, they want a seamless, high-quality experience supported by fresh products, wide selection and high availability levels. To keep pace with the demands of its discerning customers and to retain its premium
Not only do today’s shoppers expect a great service experience, they want it to be integrated and harmonised across channels. According to recent research by Manhattan Associates, two thirds of shoppers say they expect a consistent cross-channel shopping experience, yet
Iconic global fashion brand Kurt Geiger has selected Manhattan Associates, Inc.’s Omni-Channel Solutions platform as the foundation for a systems transformation that will advance its global retailing capabilities and support the company’s growth objectives into the future. With Manhattan’s industry-leading
Balancing convenience with a high quality experience is the perennial retail challenge. For supermarkets in particular, the focus has shifted to self-serve in recent years – from mobile apps that enable scanning to self-serve checkouts – offering customers a quicker,
By Henri Seroux, SVP EMEA at Manhattan Associates The impending Christmas break signals a host of seasonal staples, among them retail promotions and sweet desserts. While these might not initially seem related, they actually share many commonalities. Just like sugary treats,
B2B and B2C organisations across the globe are under pressure to create consistent, seamless and personalised experiences for every type of business and consumer buyer, irrespective of their purchasing channel. That is why Skye Group, Australia’s leading wholesale and retail
Manhattan Associates has announced a powerful line-up of keynote speakers for its Exchange EMEA conference to take place 5-6 October at Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris, France. The conference will provide more than 300 industry and supply chain leaders from
Over the past decade, the internet and smartphone revolution has changed the rules of shopping and presented retailers with the challenge of their lives as they strive to stay ahead of the digital curve. Whilst retail companies have focused much
Skechers, the global leader in performance and lifestyle footwear, has selected Manhattan Associates' solutions to orchestrate the omni-channel fulfilment of customer orders from across Europe and to drive ongoing business growth. Having already deployed Manhattan’s Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) in all
Manhattan Associates predicts a rapid migration to customer-centric retailing, more personalised shopping, and the pervasiveness of mobile commerce will present some of the biggest challenges and inspire some of the greatest innovations shaping retailers’ strategies during 2016. Consumer spending shows no
Manhattan Associates today announced its pivotal involvement in Asda’s recently launched toyou service, a ’game changing’ order collection and return service for consumers that puts Asda at the forefront of innovation in global retailing. Manhattan has worked alongside Asda to provide
ThaiBev, one of Asia’s largest beverage producers and the company behind the world-famous Chang beer brand has completed a multi-site implementation of Manhattan Associates, Inc., (NASDAQ: MANH) Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) to support its global distribution operation. The project was successfully delivered by a joint team
Global supply chain commerce solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, today announced it is working with Mothercare to support its global programme to deliver a ‘best in class’ multi-channel experience to its customers. The leading global retailer for parents and young children will use Manhattan’s
Retail Times has been inundated by pundits and predictions for retail trading tomorrow. Here’s a flavour of the latest sales forecasts and tips for success Craig Sears-Black, UK managing director of Manhattan Associates, said: “A new retail trend is showing that some of Britain’s
Retailers should be prepared to cope with extreme weather conditions to ensure consumers receive the goods they ordered, according to a leading supply chain consultancy. Steve Smith, SVP EMEA, Manhattan Associates, said: “With millions of Christmas gifts stranded due to
