Retail has been hit by a perfect storm, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. New figures from PwC reveal 5,853 shops closed last year, and embattled Debenhams has placed itself in receivership as it fights against the onslaught of e-commerce. But with ASOS’ profits tumbling nearly 90%, online retailers are also struggling.
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SolutionsPT and technology partner Datto to host OT cyber security seminar
Apr 15, 2019
Industrial IT solutions provider SolutionsPT and its technology partner Datto will host an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Seminar on 23 May.
Cambridge e-commerce start-up named one of Europe’s top 100 fastest growing companies
Apr 15, 2019
Velocity Commerce, the online retail specialist based in Cambridge, UK, and established just six years ago in a co-founder’s home, has been named one of the fastest growing companies in Europe in the latest FT 1000report.
Cobalt Iron and SCC join forces to offer a fully automated enterprise data protection solution in the UK and Ireland
Apr 15, 2019
Cobalt Iron Inc., provider of cloud-based data protection, and SCC, the independent European IT business, have announced a reseller partner agreement.
Exertis Pro AV Solutions provides resellers with a range of digital media solutions
Apr 15, 2019
Exertis, the distributor of technology products for the B2B, enterprise, mobile and retail markets, has announced a distribution agreement with Intevi Ltd to provide resellers with its digital media solutions through its specialist Exertis Pro AV Solutions division.
Smart packaging counteracting the lost moment of truth
Apr 15, 2019
In the new report "Smart Packaging 2019-2029", IDTechEx Research finds that electronic smart packaging will become a $1.8 Billion market in 2029.
HydraPOD payment solution for marinas
Apr 15, 2019
HTEC provides some of the world’s leading retailers with EPOS, payment and loyalty solutions, whilst also being a leading provider of Outdoor Payment Terminals (OPT), supplying to marinas, airports, truck stops and petrol forecourts.
How Polish B2B companies buy and sell online – Survey and report
Apr 15, 2019
How many Polish companies sell and buy products online? What are their sales channels? How do they search for clients and business partners?
Detego introduces ‘Smart Shield’ – its latest development in RFID-based inventory management software
Apr 15, 2019
Detego, the business intelligence solutions provider for fashion retailers, has released the latest development for its RFID-based inventory management software with a feature the company calls ‘Smart Shield’.
