Retail has been hit by a perfect storm, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. New figures from PwC reveal 5,853 shops closed last year, and embattled Debenhams has placed itself in receivership as it fights against the onslaught of...
Industrial IT solutions provider SolutionsPT and its technology partner Datto will host an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Seminar on 23 May.
Velocity Commerce, the online retail specialist based in Cambridge, UK, and established just six years ago in a co-founder’s home, has been named one of the fastest growing companies in Europe in the latest FT 1000report.
Exertis, the distributor of technology products for the B2B, enterprise, mobile and retail markets, has announced a distribution agreement with Intevi Ltd to provide resellers with its digital media solutions through its specialist...
HTEC provides some of the world’s leading retailers with EPOS, payment and loyalty solutions, whilst also being a leading provider of Outdoor Payment Terminals (OPT), supplying to marinas, airports, truck stops and petrol forecourts.
Detego, the business intelligence solutions provider for fashion retailers, has released the latest development for its RFID-based inventory management software with a feature the company calls ‘Smart Shield’.
By Patrick Vernon In the beginning, the Internet was designed to “just work”. The basic Internet protocols that we use every day including HTTP (web traffic), SMTP (email), and DNS (converting URLs to IP addresses) weren’t designed to be...
Over the last few years, infections due to malware have been steadily falling, and are giving way to new, more sophisticated behaviours from cyberattackers.
A new tie-up between digital design agency, Sigma, and two leading eCommerce companies – Storm and InRiver – is aiming to deliver best-in-class eCommerce capability, while fostering a greater degree of responsibility, transparency and...
Tigers has opened a new facility in Thurrock, near London Gateway, to continue with long-term UK investment plans and to meet growing e-commerce demand, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
High street retailers must be savvy with omnichannel technological integration in order to survive in the digital age, new research has warned. A survey of 1,056 UK adults carried out by digital marketing agency, Marketingsignals.com,...
Adding to its highly successful FTP-6xGMCL series, Fujitsu Components America has released 2- and 3-inch thermal printer mechanisms with 20 percent faster print speeds than the preceding models.
Capgemini will enter into a new partnership agreement with Autodesk, a major player in 3D design, engineering, construction and entertainment software, to deploy ReflectIoD, a new cloud-enabled and secure digital twin platform.
Miniclipper Logistics, the fast-growing 3rd party logistics business, is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to enhance service delivery and maximise profitability within its nationwide operation.
True Fit, the data-driven personalisation platform for footwear and apparel retailers, now offer’s fit recommendations for consumers shopping for bras online. The feature supports a full size range, including plus size, in the US and...
Are retailers overlooking a prime market? The over 50s age group contributes to 76% of the UK’s financial wealth and just under half of it is consumer spending.
Paragon Software Systems has expanded the functionality of its Live Management software to give transport operators greatly improved visibility at every step in the planning and execution process.
Applause, the digital quality and crowdsourced testing solutions provider, has released the global findings of its annual Retail Quality Report. It shows that global retailers are failing to keep up with consumer expectations for...
Industry expert Professor Phil Greening has joined the Board of Directors at imio Software Solutions, a UK-based software business specialising in warehousing and fulfilment.
Office Depot Europe, retailer of workspace solutions, has selected CommerceHub, a distributed commerce network specialising in drop-ship technology – to help expand its product assortment and create a more efficient supply chain in the...
Lululemon has had a rocky couple of years, but CEO Laurent Potdevin is optimistic about the brand's future and has plans to double sales by 2020. read more
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Back-to-school shopping started earlier than ever and will likely last even longer as shoppers still try to complete shopping even as kids head back to class. read more
Two years into a turnaround, JCPenney hosted its first analyst day to outline the retailer's strengths and growth opportunities. The event is ongoing, but already CEO Marvin Ellison seems to have accomplished his No. 1 priority when...
Target posted a sales decline for the second quarter and lowered expectations for the remainder of the year, citing a challenging retail environment. read more
Barnes & Noble has fired CEO Ron Boire barely one year into his tenure, saying he "was not a good fit for the organization and that it was in the best interests of all parties for him to leave the company." read more
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The inner workings of German grocery chain Aldi have long been shrouded in mystery, but the co-founder's heirs are now embroiled in a very public battle for control of its operations. read more
Westfield's new World Trade Center opens today and will showcase a number of new retail concepts ranging from shiny flagships to experiential eateries and interactive technology. read more
The task of training a workforce capable of delivering omnichannel customer services came under the spotlight at a recent retail event, reports Glynn Davis
Waiting is no longer tolerated in the digital age and companies are lining up to help us avoid the dreaded queue with apps and location services Queueing, like morris dancing or drinking on trains, is a British tradition in danger of...
Getting rapid business insight can make the difference between a missed opportunity and a huge gain, according to storage technology expert, Alex McMullan
Routing and scheduling software helps Staples deliver thousands of products in the last month as children up and down the country prepared to return to school