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UK Retailers Failing To Make the Most of Social Media Marketing
February 16, 2010
* Just two in five retailers has a social media presence
* Only 10% use more than one social media network
* Only 32% of retailers with a Twitter or Facebook account promote them on their website

Beaverbrooks reaps rewards with support from Vodat International
March 11, 2010
Beaverbrooks is enjoying cost-savings, productivity gains, greater staff efficiency and improved customer service, following the roll out of a managed communications solution.

Zetes wins Morrisons wireless network contract
March 09, 2010
Zetes have been awarded a contract from Morrisons supermarkets to provide a wireless IT infrastructure solution for 5 of the company’s UK manufacturing facilities.

Designer IT Brands – So Last Year
March 09, 2010
Niche IT Firms Benefit from the Recession

World economic forum global risks report warns of long shadow of the financial crisis
March 05, 2010
The World Economic Forum have released Global Risks 2010, its annual report on the most significant and underlying global risks facing the global economy this year and beyond.

Datalogic chosen by the Top French Retailers
March 04, 2010
30,000 readers installed throughout France for a value of approximately 5 million Euro

Empathica indicates that during an economic crisis, women make more sacrifices than men
March 02, 2010
A survey of more than 7,200 consumers indicates women hold back on their spending more than men in a down economy.

Retailers ‘can now ensure cost-effective business continuity’
March 01, 2010
For any retail chain - as well as companies with multiple branches/offices - ensuring business connectivity with Head Office and the banking organisations is a high IT priority.

Greggs selects Image Integrators to drive process efficiency within Shared Services
March 01, 2010
Image Integrators has been chosen to implement an Intelligent Capture solution for the processing of over 200,000 incoming purchase invoices at UK bakery retailer, Greggs plc.

Retail recruitment firm reports record turnover despite Woolworths collapse
February 23, 2010
Halifax-based driver and industrial recruitment firm, Transline-Resource defied the recession in 2009 with what it describes as a ‘bumper year’.

John Lewis Selects Sterling Order Management for Integrated Cross-Channel Management
February 22, 2010
Sterling Commerce Software to Enable Leading Retailer to Improve Customer Service by Facilitating a Seamless Cross-Channel Shopping Experience.

Carpetright's new network improves customer delivery times and in-store flexibility
February 16, 2010
Floor coverings retailer Carpetright has signed a new three year managed service contract with Azzurri Communications for the provision, support and management of a Wide Area Network (WAN).

WorkPlace Systems helps Wickes deploy a Workforce Management Solution
February 09, 2010
Wickes wanted to further increase their customer service proposition to help drive additional revenue growth.

Hola! to the Spanish market, as J2 appoints its first local distributor
February 01, 2010
Protelsa to represent J2 Retail Systems

Fujitsu expands retail offerings to provide end-to-end solutions
January 25, 2010
Fujitsu has expanded its North American retail market portfolio to deliver end-to-end technology solutions

Retail and distribution marketers optimistic on economy
January 20, 2010
The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s latest Marketing Trends Survey (Autumn 2009) reveals that there has been a steady consolidation of positive sentiment about future economic conditions in the UK amongst marketers working in the retail, distribution and leisure sectors.

Weather chaos forces staff shortages but retail sector battles on, according to distributor
January 12, 2010
As the UK struggles to get to grip with the difficult driving conditions caused by heavy snow and icy roads, retail sector distribution firm CCI is warning that staff shortages could hurt the country’s retail industry if the bad weather continues.

Retailers must innovate their way out of recession
December 16, 2009
Despite positive signs in retail sales, 73 per cent of consultants working with the majority of the UK’s top 50 retailers expect sales to contract or show only marginal growth in 2010...

CODA delivers financial software for global retailers
December 15, 2009
CODA, has released a new version of its CODA Financials Solution geared specifically to mid- and large-sized retail companies.


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Argos voice case study by Voxware
December 16, 2009
Voice directed distribution used by Argos


RFID on Clothes
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Capture 31 items within 5 seconds

Visionlab & Zetes Voice Solution
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A win-win collaboration with the 3i Voice Solution

Handheld Nautiz X7 Rugged Mobile Computer
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The Nautiz X7 is a mobile computer that’s packed with state-of-the-art advancements in PDA technology, offering a convincing mix of power, functionality and ruggedness


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Decrypting Retail Card Data Security
White Paper
Retailer environments are just too complex to completely and constantly lock down against all intruders. Encrypting cardholder data from end-to-end may be the only way to meet current security requirements. But not all encryption solutions can fully meet the task. Read this white paper to find out more...

Ticking all the right boxes
Retail Technology Review Special Report – Carpetright
Retail Technology Review spoke with Carpetright about the company’s unrelenting expansion strategy and continuing retail success despite the challenging marketplace.

Understanding the value of outsourcing network security services

This white paper will examine the many new challenges that are facing today’s retail network owners, the pros and cons of using in-house resources and outsourcing for your network assessment and day-to-day monitoring, as well as guidelines to help select and maximize the value of outside resources.

Curbing Internal Theft - Best Practices in Loss Prevention
A Torex White Paper
Download this white paper and discover why addressing internal shrinkage is such a huge priority in the current economic climate.

Achieving ‘happy ever after’ with EPoS
White paper
Selecting an EPoS system and achieving a painless implementation

Survival of the Fittest
A Retail business brief
How Leading Retailers Are Positioning Themselves for Profitability and Strength in a Tough Economy.

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Cards and Payments Asia 2010
19th - 23rd April 2010, Singapore

Retail Cards and Payments
12th to 13th May 2010, Crowne Plaza Hotel, London

KIOSK Europe Expo 2010
15 - 17 June 2010, Essen, Germany

Digital Sinage Expo 2010
15 - 17 June 2010, Essen, Germany

Contactless Cards and Payments
21st to 22nd June 2010, Regents Park, London

360°IT
22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Court


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Conversion optimisation – the value of multivariate testing
March 01, 2010
The online retail space is more competitive than ever. George Ioannou, Head of Creative & Strategy at Maginus, argues that it no longer needs to be a case of trial and error for retailers when trying to build relationships with online customers. The introduction of multivariate testing can help companies test and respond quickly to improve website performance.

Empathica indicates that during an economic crisis, women make more sacrifices than men
March 02, 2010
A survey of more than 7,200 consumers indicates women hold back on their spending more than men in a down economy.

Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS): Kewill White Paper
March 01, 2010 - the excise sector is undergoing a
The Excise Movement and Control System for the transport of excisable goods under duty suspension will be introduced on 1st April 2010.

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