Supermarket Tesco is to use virtual reality technology to plan how their category ranges appear on shelves. Tesco is reportedly the first UK retailer to integrate the technology of virtual reality company Red Dot Square into their existing systems and ways of working.
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Tesco leaps into the future with Virtual Reality Software in partnership with Red Dot Square
Feb 19, 2013
Oxfam Ireland to optimise fundraising across its shops with web-based retail software
Feb 19, 2013
Oxfam Ireland is to deploy Cybertill's web-based EPoS and Gift Aid retail system to optimise sales and fundraising in its 51 shops across the island of Ireland.
The Professional Golfers' Association of America drives high stakes data capture with Intermec
Feb 19, 2013
Intermec, Inc. has announced that The PGA of America, an organisation of 27,000 men and women golf professional members, has selected the Intermec CN50 and CK71 rugged handheld mobile computers for data collection at its signature tournaments.
How online businesses can adapt their fulfilment & distribution processes for the international market
Feb 19, 2013
Despite stagnating economies across the world and the associated plight of many retail brands, online shopping is continuing to boom. So it's no wonder that e-tailers of all sizes are looking to capitalise on this growth by opening their businesses up to a global audience. A key part of this expansion is ensuring that the delivery process is successfully adapted for cross-border distribution. Here, Paul Galpin, Managing Director, P2P Mailing, examines the chief considerations to be made when it comes to international fulfilment and distribution.
Puma Retail selects JDA Allocation to streamline execution of its assortment strategies
Feb 19, 2013
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that Puma Retail, the sport lifestyle company, selected JDA Allocation to help streamline and centralise the execution of its assortment strategies, to achieve optimised store-specific size availability, resulting in higher sales and reduced markdowns.
Horze partners with eCommera to take its eCommerce operation global
Feb 19, 2013
Horze, the equestrian retailer, is working with eCommera, provider of intelligent eCommerce trading solutions, on transforming its existing eCommerce platforms to extend its reach to online customers all over the world.
Datamax-O'Neil introduces the RL3 portable label printer
Feb 19, 2013
Datamax-O'Neil, provider of industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, has announced the RL3, a portable 3-inch label printer designed to meet the diverse applications required in the retail mobility environment.
J2 launches the new J2 625 touchscreen computer
Feb 19, 2013
Specialist manufacturer of PC-based touchscreens and point-of-sale hardware to retail, hospitality and leisure, J2 Retail Systems, has launched a new integrated touchscreen computer.
New whitepaper: Data capture solutions and labelling strategies for retailers
Feb 19, 2013
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has published a new whitepaper, Data Capture Solutions and Labelling, which offers retailers advice on how to improve their business process.
