NetDespatch, the Software as a Service (SaaS) parcel data management platform for parcel carriers including APC Overnight, Royal Mail, Yodel and Collect+ and used by retailers including John Lewis, Shop Group Direct, Amazon and Superdrug, has revealed the online sales statistics collated from its delivery database over the 2014 festive period.
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Epicor integrates AJB electronic payment technology to help retailers secure POS transactions
Jan 07, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with AJB Software Des ign, Inc. to simplify and secure electronic payment acceptance at the point-of-purchase, enabling retailers to accommodate new and emerging methods of payment, and comply with security best practices such as the forthcoming Europay, MasterCard and Visa ('EMV') initiative.
Oliver Wight releases new statistical forecasting white paper
Jan 07, 2015
Business improvement specialist, Oliver Wight, has published a new white paper, 'The Power of Insight: Statistical Forecasting as part of Integrated Demand Management'.
Service Management in the Cloud - The $120 billion question
Jan 07, 2015
The Cloud. Can you really avoid it? The Cloud market is expected to grow to $121 billion dollars in 2015, a 26% compound annual growth rate from 2010's US$37 billion
Mapping the data universe
Jan 07, 2015
Adopting a continual, pro-active approach to information governance is essential if retailers are to meet the challenges presented by big data.
TXT Retail unveils new capabilities with Mobile, Cloud and In-memory processing
Jan 07, 2015
Innovative Planning, PLM and Supply Chain Collaboration solutions demonstrated at NRF 2015: the Big Show!
Abercrombie & Fitch expands digital retail operations across Asia with Demandware
Jan 07, 2015
Demandware, Inc. has announced that specialty retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., is using Demandware Commerce to power global expansion across Asia.
Many cloud myths will be debunked in 2015 by this fast-paced industry, says Piers Linney
Jan 07, 2015
Following Gartner's publication of its top 10 cloud myths, Co-CEO of Outsourcery Piers Linney says that many of them will be demystified over the coming 12 months.
Retailers optimistic for 2015 but rates reform still top priority
Jan 07, 2015
A snapshot survey carried out by the BRC has shown UK retailers are optimistic about their fortunes in 2015; with many predicting an improvement in sales and increases in both investment and employment levels over the next twelve months.
Fujitsu U-Scan Genesis II self-checkout receives consumer satisfaction scores exceeding 90 per cent
Jan 07, 2015
Fujitsu, a leading information communication technology (ICT) company, has announced the successful completion of a customer pilot test of the Fujitsu U-Scan Genesis II Self-Checkout Solution with Food City, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
