A leading sports equipment retailer is on target for one hundred percent accuracy following the implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS) from Snapfulfil. Over the past eight years Merlin Archery has rapidly expanded to become the country’s number one online retailer of archery equipment.
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Retailers moved from AI hype to reality in 2018, but are yet to seize opportunities across functions
Dec 18, 2018
A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has dispelled some of the mystique around AI’s value to retail businesses and revealed a path to tangible growth opportunities.
Bringing Britain’s once bustling highstreets back into the digital fore
Dec 18, 2018
It’s no secret, the festive shopping frenzy is in full swing! Retailers are still competing to offer good deals and a bargain on the high street, following a 12% drop in the value of Black Friday sales this year compared to 2017
Bidali integrates Enjin Coin into payment gateway enabling seamless Liquidity and real-time payments
Dec 18, 2018
Bidali, Canada’s first regulated crypto-payment processor and online gift card retailer, has announced the integration of Enjin Coin (ENJ) as a method of payment across their ecosystem, in a move to offer seamless liquidity and real-time payments to gamers.
Parcel senders must face up to their Christmas duties
Dec 18, 2018
The international parcel delivery comparison site ParcelHero is warning that there are hidden costs on Christmas gifts sent and received from outside the European Union (EU). It’s revealed its top Customs hacks that will stop Brits and their overseas friends and relations having to pay unexpected duties and tariffs on presents this year.
71% of retailers invest in AI to attract online shoppers this Christmas as in store sales drop to their lowest levels for a decade
Dec 18, 2018
With November reported to have the lowest shopper footfall since the 2008 recession and in store sales predicted to get worse in December, a new in-depth research study into how retailers are gearing up their online customer service this Christmas has found that nearly three quarters are investing in Artificial Intelligence in the call centre, driven by consumer demand and changing shopping habits - saving over 1 in 3 retailers £100,000 or more a year.
Coop leads the way with allergen food safety labelling with NiceLabel
Dec 18, 2018
Swiss food manufacturer Coop has selected NiceLabel, the global developer of label design software and label management systems, to help it streamline and improve its labelling processes at its factories and in-store bakeries. This includes the design, management, quality assurance and production of food labels containing allergen, ingredient and nutrition information in a consistent and traceable manner.
Atheon Analytics announces SKUtrak Developer: custom visual data analytics service package for UK grocery retail suppliers
Dec 18, 2018
Atheon Analytics, the UK grocery data analytics specialist, has announced SKUtrak Developer, a collaborative service package that is designed to help UK grocery suppliers achieve interactive, visual and actionable insight into business performance.
36% of UK retailers admit to destructive price blunders ahead of festive season
Dec 18, 2018
More than a third of retailers have damaged their profit margins due to errors and inaccuracies in product pricing, according to new research.
Trouva.com launches in Amsterdam, Madrid and Copenhagen as Niall Wass joins in newly created non-exec Director and Chair role
Dec 18, 2018
Trouva.com launches in Amsterdam, Madrid and Copenhagen as Niall Wass joins in newly created non-exec Director and Chair role.
