Bakery retailer Greggs will implement Paragon optimised transportation planning nationwide following a successful pilot project.
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River Island improves customer service throughout international operations
Nov 16, 2011
Torex has announced the completion of the international roll-out of the Torex Retail-J suite across fashion brand River Island's stores.
Travel back to medieval Cracow with a Nexcom digital signage player
Nov 16, 2011
A Nexcom digital signage player has been deployed within an underground museum in Cracow, Poland. The museum, home to relics, monuments and scale models, uses advanced computer technologies to recreate the atmosphere of the middle ages.
J2 introduces two new EPoS offerings
Nov 16, 2011
J2 Retail Systems claims to have taken EPoS usage and cost-effectiveness to new levels by building hardware performance monitoring into its tills and enabling clients to dispense with fixed-fee hardware maintenance.
The government closes the loophole which allows VAT on small goods
Nov 16, 2011
The government has announced plans which will stop retailers avoiding paying VAT by procuring goods from the Channel Island. This oversight has been used more frequently by retailers selling CD's and DVD's online.