The latest figures on physical store closures from Local Data Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers is a distressing sign that times are getting worse for the high street; up to 30 chain outlets a day shut in the UK in 2012. But an increase in retailers adopting a multi-channel model, investment in new technology and clever customer engagement strategies have the sector biting back, argued Richard Piatkowski, Head of Retail at Aspect UK.
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Major re-brand for Belgravium Ltd.
Oct 24, 2012
Belgravium Ltd., provider of mobile computing solutions to the warehouse, transport & logistics market, has announced the commencement of a significant re-brand initiative.
TouchStar mobilises field workers with next-generation 'Android' mobile computing devices
Oct 24, 2012
TouchStar has announced the availability of the GX Series (GX-8600 and GX-8800) range of mobile computers.
SurfStitch extends Oracle ATG Web Commerce to support business growth and international expansion
Oct 24, 2012
SurfStitch, the Australian online surf and fashion retailer, has chosen to extend the use of Oracle ATG Web Commerce to support its growing international presence and the expansion of its brand portfolio.
Little Chef communicates more clearly with customers with help from Episys
Oct 24, 2012
Little Chef will implement the Immediate Impact labelling solution from Episys so the business can react much more quickly to changes, such as the weather, local demand which varies from region to region, and the impact of promotions.
Kiddicare rolls out ZBD's epaper system across UK superstores to strengthen multi-channel strategy
Oct 24, 2012
ZBD, provider of fully graphic epaper display systems for retailers and industrial users globally, has announced that Kiddicare, the UK online baby equipment retailer, has chosen to roll out ZBD's epaper system across its entire store estate.
Most successful new business year yet, as Vista Support services 25% of UK's Top 50 retailers
Oct 24, 2012
IT services company Vista Support has enjoyed its best-ever year for new business, adding major accounts including Toys R Us, BHS, Monsoon, A S Watson and Mothercare to its customer portfolio.
SellerDeck 2013 goes into Beta ahead of the Christmas rush
Oct 24, 2012
SellerDeck, UK provider of ecommerce and EPoS software to SMEs, has announced the release of the Beta version of SellerDeck 2013.
Retalix named 2012 Microsoft Alliance ISV Industry Partner of the Year for the Retail sector
Oct 24, 2012
For the second consecutive year, Retalix Ltd. has received the Microsoft Alliance ISV 2012 Industry Partner of the Year Award for the Retail Sector, the company has announced.
Sato extends its labelling solutions range
Oct 24, 2012
Sato, supplier of integrated Automatic Identification and Data Collection solutions based on barcode and RFID technologies, has extended its range of labelling products available and can now offer rolls of labels on 19 mm cores in addition to the 26, 40 and 76 mm sizes currently available.
