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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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