Technology is set to bring an end to the age-old British etiquette of queuing, at least for the retail market. This is according to an article in The Daily Telegraph which reports that transactions at manned, stationary point of sale
When “Store of the Future” (SotF) was conceived in 2014, physical retailing appeared to be coming under heavy siege by online. The atmosphere was gloomy with many predicting the death of high street shopping. Our instincts, guided by our experience
Cybertill CEO Ian Tomlinson talks omni-channel retailing: blurring boundaries, converging sectors and convenient choices. Here are five things to consider in 2017 In May 2013 the Retail Research Centre forecast a bleak high street by 2018 with a very much reshaped
BT has opened a new concept store at its Ipswich development hub, which is designed to show retailers how they can transform their physical stores to meet the needs of new digital shoppers. Branded as Alexander Black, the concept features fashion,
As part of its ambitious and dynamic vision for growth, leading UK retail technology specialist K3 Retail has appointed Tony Bryant to the role of strategic business development director. This appointment brings him onto the board of directors where he will
One iota, the cloud-based multi-channel retail technology specialist in online, in-store and interactive solutions, has reached a significant company milestone by installing its technology in over 1,000 high street stores. Founded in 2010 by Damian Hanson, CEO and David Hague,
Consumers are asking for a shopping experience that allows them to purchase where and when they want, using a mix of devices, web sites and stores. Retailers are responding by erasing lines between channels, targeting offers and making inventory readily
Glyn Dodd, managing director of technology support specialist Centrex Services, looks ahead to what businesses can expect from 2014. “Despite the economic upturn, the past year has been challenging for the retail industry, with the pressure of prices dropping by
FICO, a leading predictive analytics and decision management software company, reports it is seeing growing momentum across industries in Europe for the FICOXpress Optimization Suite software. New European clients for FICO Xpress include retailer myToys.de, energy company GDF Suez, and the IT subsidiary company
Clarabridge, a leading provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions for top brands, has launched its Clarabridge 6.0 solution at its C3 user conference in San Diego. The new release is designed to bring intelligence to every aspect of the customer experience
Forecourt retailer Shell is investing in new retail technologies from Wincor Nixdorf including forecourt controllers, point-of-sale, payment and back-office solutions. This contract reinforces the relationship that began in 2008 between Shell and Wincor Nixdorf to design, build and implement a
E-commerce software solutions supplier, e2x, has won two of five awards presented at the Oracle Web Commerce Customer-Partner Conference in Lisbon. The company was named ATG Specialist Partner of the Year 2011 and awarded ATG Implementation of the Year 2011 for its work with toy
Leading ingredients and chilled foods supplier, Kerry Group, has invested in a new SAP solution designed to enhance its procurement processes. According to SAP, Kerry Group achieved close to instant value with its SAP Sourcing OnDemand solution. “What we needed
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
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.
