Cifas, the UK fraud prevention service, has released startling new figures showing a marked increase in the number young people falling victim to identity fraud.
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Young fraud victims on the rise: new data reveals 24% rise in under-21s falling victim to identity fraud
Oct 15, 2018
University of Southampton Student Union makes jisp its official deals app
Oct 15, 2018
The University of Southampton Student Union, (SuSu) has announced a partnership agreement with Hampshire-based technology company, jisp that will give students a new incentive to take advantage of the latest deals from the city’s retailers.
TechHouse chooses new EPoS solution from Futura for improved stock control
Oct 15, 2018
A ‘Mobile Choice Consumer Awards winner’ for Best Repair Service, retail brand TechHouse, which currently operates online and through four stores in greater London, has upgraded to Futura’s real-time EPoS and HO retail management system.
ASOS customers can now shop the latest fashion with Google Assistant
Oct 15, 2018
ASOS, the global destination for fashion-loving 20-somethings, has become one of the first fashion retailers in the UK to launch on Google Assistant, meaning customers can discover the latest ASOS products across popular categories using just their voice.
‘Replace mobile hardware spend with mobile apps and BYOD.’ suggests Thumbtel’s CEO
Oct 15, 2018
With government departments and local authorities facing ongoing pressure to reduce spending, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is offering a solution for IT and telecoms departments in public sector organisations to replace capital expenditure on mobile devices with intelligent apps that staff can use on personal mobile phones, confirms Andy Munarriz, founder and CEO of Thumbtel.
Understaffing and outdated tech become barriers for UK retail workers
Oct 15, 2018
Over half (53%) of UK retail staff feel unable to provide good levels of customer service as a result of understaffing, a survey by retail IT consultancy and technology firm REPL Group has revealed.
Edesix teams up with Waitrose to secure new in-home delivery service
Oct 15, 2018
Waitrose & Partners have teamed up with Body Worn Camera experts Edesix to trial its new in-home delivery service which will allow drivers to enter a customer's home while they are out and put their groceries away.
Black Friday 2018: Consumers are eager, more digital, and willing to spend – Periscope By McKinsey
Oct 15, 2018
Periscope By McKinsey, which offers a suite of Marketing & Sales Analytics Solutions to help companies achieve sustainable revenue growth, has announced the findings of research on consumer sentiment towards Black Friday 2018.
‘Six years to save the Great British high street’
Oct 15, 2018
Retailers failing to engage in digital transformation won’t be operating by 2024, according to 90% of senior decision makers within the retail industry. A quarter believe that retailers steadfastly clinging to more traditional ways of doing business won’t exist three years from now.
Retailers need to outsource digital application to help weather a tough retail climate and improve the bottom line
Oct 15, 2018
By Wayne Munday, Non-Executive Director, Rokk Media.
The Retail climate is proving increasingly challenging for bricks-and-mortar stores of all sizes, with many major brands and familiar high-street names announcing profit warnings, job cuts and even store closures.
