As part of an intensive store expansion strategy, UK shoe retailer, Hotter has outsourced the installation, support and maintenance of their EPOS hardware to the Esteem Group.
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Retail IT and technology news articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins and product launches. The site hosts information from trade associations, government departments, research analysts and the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology in-store and in the retail supply chain. All topics are covered in these articles which include Mobile Computing, RFID, Automatic Identification/Datacapture (AIDC), Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
Free advice from leading industry experts – available at Retail Business Technology Expo
Mar 05, 2013
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Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) 2013 is providing an even greater incentive to attend with the launch of its Retailer Advice Centre.
The death of the high street and the importance of customer service for ecommerce
Mar 05, 2013
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Matt Price, General Manager, EMEA, for cloud-based help desk software provider, Zendesk, discusses why good customer service is an essential tool for online retailers.
The Insider's Guide to Ecommerce
Mar 05, 2013
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A book titled The Insider's Guide to Ecommerce by SellerDeck chairman, Chris Barling has been publiches. Aimed at small-and medium-sized businesses, it offers 440 business insights for ambitious online retailers and is a "must read" for anyone looking to build a web store.
Social shopping surges globally
Mar 05, 2013
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Rakuten, the e-commerce marketplace and owner of UK marketplace Rakuten's Play.com, has released insights from its E-commerce Index, an independent global survey into shopping trends, which shows that consumer interest in social shopping is up around the world, with almost half of consumers (45%) actively recommending products on social media sites.
Elo Touch Solutions accelerates retail computing performance
Mar 05, 2013
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Elo Touch Solutions, the supplier of touch-enabled technology, has announced new all-in-one (AiO) touch computers designed to help retailers accelerate transaction efficiency and enhance the consumer point-of-service experience.
Morrisons picks Merret
Mar 05, 2013
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Supermarket retailer Morrisons has selected Retail Assist's supply chain solution Merret to support the launch of its new childrenswear brand, Nutmeg.
Zebra Technologies adds 'Made for iPhone' certified printers to mobile printer portfolio
Mar 05, 2013
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Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the addition of iMZ220 and iMZ320 to its portfolio of mobile printers.
Weather, riots and horsemeat: what's next for the uncertain supply chain?
Mar 05, 2013
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Contingency planning and thorough processes are the key to avoiding supply chain turmoil says Richard Powell, Managing Director at end-to-end supply chain consultancy, Crimson & Co.