As the general population becomes more and more accustomed to technology pervading every aspect of their daily lives, new research by retail technology expert Conversityhas revealed that almost seven in ten (69 per cent) of consumers – rising to 86 per cent amongst the millennial generation – believe that technology will be a powerful tool in helping retailers build stronger relationships with their customers.
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69% of consumers believe technology will help build stronger relationships with retailers, says research
Oct 09, 2018
New Cielo study finds companies dramatically shifting strategies to compete for talent
Oct 09, 2018
A global survey of over 1,000 HR, Business, and Procurement professionals has revealed that the competition for talent is causing major shifts in corporate strategy, as well as significant disagreements among business functions regarding their companies’ approaches to finding, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new employees.
APG's introduces SMARTtill Hybrid solution at the NACS Show 2018 in Las Vegas
Oct 09, 2018
APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions has introduced its SMARTtill Hybrid Cash Management Solution which enables integrators to provide for Proof of Concept integration and pilots.
Poundland awards national guarding contract to Lodge Security
Oct 09, 2018
Lodge Security is to provide protection for Poundland stores and distribution centres throughout the UK.
Emergency lighting: the overlooked necessity
Oct 09, 2018
By Richard Turner, Specification Luminaires Business Unit Director at Sylvania
Maintaining emergency lighting is vital to the provision of a safe working environment. The critical nature of its use demands that it is reliable, fit for purpose and compliant with the required standards.
Retailers must plan for big November and Christmas Day sales
Oct 09, 2018
Online retail sales in November will outstrip December this year, while Christmas Day will grow as an important shopping day in its own right, according to James and James Fulfilment (based in Ohio).
E-commerce search engine Pricesearcher hires Amazon UK Head of Pricing in advance of 2019 launch
Oct 09, 2018
Tech startup Pricesearcher has announced a big scalp in the hiring of former Amazon UK Head of Pricing Weldon Ward Whitener.
20th century stores in a 21st century world
Oct 09, 2018
How can stores thrive alongside digital? At The Retail Hive’s latest meeting, over 90 retail leaders came together to discuss collaboration and innovation.
NiceLabel recognised by the worldwide association for the automatic identification industry
Oct 09, 2018
NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label and marking productivity software solutions, was selected by AIM, the trusted worldwide association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards, as winner of the 2018 AIDC Case Study Competition.
Retailers are losing £1.6bn through delivery failure
Oct 09, 2018
IMRG’s Valuing Home Delivery Review 2018 revealed at eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing, now co-located with ad:tech London, shows that UK retailers, delivery partners and customers are losing £1.6bn by getting delivery wrong.
