Testivate has launched a new cloud service. According to the company, the new service thoroughly benchmarks websites and other customer touchpoints in days or even hours, at a fraction of the cost of engaging an ecommerce consultant.
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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.
CRB launches mobile thermal transfer printing solution using Datamax-O’Neil's MP Nova printer
Feb 11, 2015
Datamax-O'Neil's partner CRB Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH has developed a mobile printer solution that can be used to produce thermal transfer labels directly on the warehouse vehicle.
Ecommerce: Has selling on Google Shopping become a must?
Feb 10, 2015
By Mickael Froger, CEO of Lengow.
A look at research conducted by the Centre for Retail Research reveals that online sales in the UK account for 10.7% of total retail sales. According to IMRG and Capgemini's research, e-commerce is a 110.5 billion euro business in the UK. With that said, gaining visibility in an increasingly crowded space has become the key challenge for all merchants.
Successful omnichannel retailing guide launches to help bricks and mortar retailers rise to the online challenge
Feb 10, 2015
To help bricks-and-mortar retailers rise to the online challenge, ecommerce search and navigation business FACT-Finder has published an e-book detailing five strategically important steps to blend digital and physical sales channels most effectively.
From chocolate to chimpanzees … Amadeus rolls out its preferred POS technology at two new client sites, Cadbury World and Dudley Zoo
Feb 10, 2015
AURES Technologies incorporating J2 Retail Systems, and its solutions partner Verteda formerly Agilysys (Europe) Ltd, have been complimented by award-winning caterer Amadeus for the new point-of-sale technology solutions they have installed for Cadbury World and Dudley Zoological Gardens.
PCMS provides upgraded PoS for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Feb 10, 2015
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) has appointed retail IT specialist, PCMS, to upgrade its Point of Sale (PoS) software across its retail network of 106 stores.
Varlink announces 10th Meet the Manufacturer event
Feb 04, 2015
Varlink will be holding its 10th Meet the Manufacturer event on 25th February at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, allowing key manufacturers to engage with resellers and showcase their latest products.
Independent Retail campaign calling on shops to join egg-citing Easter activity and boost footfall to UK towns
Feb 04, 2015
The Support for Independent Retail campaign is egging on small businesses and towns across the UK to organise and run Easter Egg Hunts in their areas, as the annual 'Enjoy an Independent Easter' event marks its third year.
Handheld Group strengthens product management
Feb 04, 2015
The Handheld Group has strengthened its product management department with two new appointments: Johan Hed is the company's new Director Product Management and joins Handheld's management team, while Johan Sätterman is appointed Handheld's new Product Manager.
Delivering the full circle customer experience through product returns
Feb 04, 2015
By Niklas Hedin, CEO of Centiro.
Online returns continue to be a major pain point for many retailers; in fact in some geographies they are as high as 60%. To date many have simply managed the return of goods as a cost recovery exercise, rather than adapting their processes to take into account customers' ever-changing buying habits.
