Jarltech UK Ltd., the British specialist distributor for POS and Auto-ID, and the printer manufacturer Epson have started together a service offensive for resellers.
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New data sources to help retailers stock for 'forgotten fifth' of shoppers
Jun 26, 2013
Analysis of new and emerging sources of customer-centric 'big data' could help retailers increase sales by up to 25%, says virtual fitting room provider Fits.me – by enabling retailers to stock accurately for the "forgotten fifth" of shoppers whose measurements fall outside or towards the extremes of typical size sizing standards.
Maxatec announces portable printing for the iPad and iPhone
Jun 18, 2013
Maxatec has announced a range of Apple iOS software development kits (SDK) for its range of industrial-grade mobile printers. Companies using Apple iPhone and iPad products for mobile applications will benefit from the cost-effective, robust, lightweight and ergonomic mobile printers that extend the functionality their handheld devices.
Sports science kicks off retail sea-change
Jun 18, 2013
Shopper Retail Insight (SRI) is using the same sophisticated analytics used for assessing player performance in Premiership, Championship and Major League football clubs to deliver factual understanding of shopper behaviour. This innovative research tool offers retailers and brand owners an unmatched level of insight in rapid time.
European retailers expecting to overcome international expansion challenges within next two years
Jun 18, 2013
ChannelAdvisor, provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, has announced the results of a market survey indicating that many European retailers are planning to expand internationally within the next two years, yet still view the UK and continental Europe as the best commercial opportunity for e-commerce.
The real cost of e-commerce
Jun 13, 2013
By David Upton, Managing Director, DA Systems.
Fraudulent goods lost in transit (GLIT) claims cost UK retailers over £400 million last year, with the average operational cost per claim estimated at over £40. And 93% of retailers believe fraudulent GLIT claims pose a serious threat for most firms in the sector. **
Sato launches Linux and Mac OS X drivers for thermal printers
Jun 13, 2013
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has launched new Sato CUPS Drivers which enable customers to easily print labels from Linux and Mac OS X systems to its printers.
Launch of Rakuten Austria marks milestone entry of Rakuten's e-commerce, marketing and digital content services into 25 markets worldwide
Jun 13, 2013
Japanese Internet services business and e-commerce company, Rakuten, has reached a milestone in its global expansion, and now offers services in over 25 countries and territories.
Optimising multi-channel retail – Complex, but rewarding
Jun 13, 2013
A Maxymiser white paper.
After years of debate, the era of truly synergistic multi-channel retailing has arrived. While Wal-Mart plans to use its 10,000 retail stores to fulfil online orders, following the Amazon Locker model, Amazon is reported to be opening its own bricks and mortar stores or creating partnerships with existing retailers to respond to customer demand for support and direct access to goods.
Motion launches In-Vehicle Computing Solution to maximise safety and improve productivity of mobile workforce
Jun 13, 2013
Motion Computing, the global provider of mobile technology solutions built for business, has launched its In-Vehicle Computing Solution.
