ScS, the home furnishings retailer specialising in sofas, carpets, flooring and furniture, has enhanced its customer experience by adopting Paragon’s fleXipod electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) software.
Despite three years passing since the EU referendum, over half (57%) of British retailers still have no plans in place for Brexit, according to a survey of 200 British retail decision-makers by Global-e, the cross-border e-commerce...
Retail Technology Review spoke with Jamie Bourassa, Vice President, Edge Computing, Schneider Electric at the recent Retail Expo 2019 about the company’s EcoStruxure Ready edge computing architecture and what advantages it can bring to...
HMY has launched a new digital solution in the form of real-time digital signage. Commercial signage at the point of sale is becoming an increasingly important element of the shopping experience.
Data and information company, Aiimi, is hosting a half-day conference on June 19th 2019 to discuss and assess trends in the market as well as bring together a host of organisations to give real-world insight into how they are delivering...
Digital practices and technology adoption are bringing greater productivity, effectiveness and profitability in the shipping and logistics industry, Cogoport president Flemming Frost told industry leaders at a major shipping conference...
FuturMaster, which provides supply chain planning software for clients including L’Oreal, Heineken and LVMH, is launching a new forecasting solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies more successfully launch new...
Home fitness equipment retailer, Puretec Fitness, has secured its future and taken back control of its brand by launching a fully transactional website, after historically relying on eCommerce marketplaces to target customers.
The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed the sharpest decline in retail sales since 1995 last month, sparking further fears for the UK retail industry. According to their figures, retail sales fell by 2.7...
New research suggests over half (52%) of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable, with calls for reduced packaging and fair pay for workers among their top demands. 29% of these consumers say they...
Brand new research from CV-Library, the UK independent job board, reveals that despite 63.9% of retail professionals working more hours than they’re contracted to, over two-thirds (67.6%) struggle to make ends meet at the end of each month.
Visix, Inc. will premiere its new voice-activated wayfinding in booth 2321 at InfoComm 2019. The new offering expands the company’s award-winning digital signage design services to include voice-user interface (VUI) options.
By Jeremy Snape, founder and managing director, Sporting Edge. If the disruption and competitive threats to retailers from the likes of Amazon and discounters were not enough, there are also such issues as concerns as the impact of...
Honeywell has announced that its new voice-directed productivity software, Guided Work Solutions, is allowing fast-paced distribution centres to improve productivity by up to 35 percent and accuracy by up to 50 percent.
Retail trends come and go, but occasionally they shape the future of the industry for years to come. Frank Lochbaum Managing Partner at KPS, identifies three key retail trends this summer and explain why he thinks they’ll prove to be...
Retail Technology Review spoke with Colin Mackie, Chief Marketing Officer for Ergonomic Solutions, during the recently held Retail Expo at London’s Olympia. Here, he discusses the background behind the launch of the company’s popular...
Too much choice and not enough product information online is causing high-intent consumers to abandon purchases, right at the moment they are ready to buy, a new report from iAdvize, the leading conversational commerce provider, warns.
Despite the ever-growing dominance of e-commerce as part of the overall retail sales mix, conversion rates across online channels remain a long way behind their in-store counterparts.
Better clothing designs for men, more styling options and an improved shopping experience are all helping to drive men’s fashion sales, according to research from the Fashion Retail Academy.
Suzohapp – the global provider of software and hardware payment systems and cash management solutions – has announced the upcoming opening of a brand-new showroom in Ireland, located in Bracetown, Business Park Clonee, Dublin. The grand...
Comment from Richard Davey, Head of Customer Success, Upland Rant & Rave. Retailers have for a long time spoken about the value of customer feedback, but still too few are closing the loop with customers quickly enough when acting on...
Oracle continues to weave significant artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities into its Retail Insights and Science Suite. With new features, such as notebook-based data science tools, retailers can quickly deploy...
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