By Keith Brown, Managing Director, paythru. It's impossible to deny the surge of interest in m-commerce, which is set to intensify over the coming months. ABI Research predicts that the worldwide mobile shopping market will grow to $119 billion by 2015, but how will retailers implement the right technology to enable mobile payments?
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Empik runs distribution operation on Manhattan Supply Chain Platform
May 30, 2012
Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates has announced that Empik has optimised its supply chain following a successful implementation of Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its primary distribution centre in Sochaczew, Poland.
Figleaves.com provides enhanced customer service with cloud-based contact centre from Intelecom
May 30, 2012
Intelecom, a provider of cloud-based contact centre solutions, has announced that Figleaves.com, the online destination for lingerie, loungewear and swimwear, is using its cloud-based contact management portal Connect.
Major Afghan supermarket chain, Finest, utilises Securstore cloud backup through partner UROLIME Technologies
May 30, 2012
Finest Superstores, the supermarket chain part of the SMN (Sadat Mansoor Naderi) Group in Kabul has, in collaboration with UROLIME Technologies, chosen Securstore's Cloud Backup and Recovery service to protect its mission critical data.
Mint Velvet selects Vodat International to support future growth plans
May 30, 2012
Mint Velvet has selected Vodat International to implement a fully managed network across all stores in a bid to improve communication between stores and head office.
New Carbon Reduction Forum for pub and hospitality leaders launched
May 30, 2012
With 20 pubs closing a week due to energy, waste and water price increases, leading companies within the industry have set up the Hospitality Sector Carbon Reduction Forum to share best practice to cut consumption.
The EU legislation is pointless A statement from Michael Ross, Director of eCommera, on the recent EU Cookie Law
May 30, 2012
Finally, last Thursday, the ICO issued their updated guidance on the cookie policy - to say there was a last minute change of heart would be an understatement.
Apollo Cinemas screens a new EPoS solution from cinema sector specialists, J2 and Vista
May 30, 2012
Locally-focused, independently-owned multiplex cinema chain, Apollo Cinemas, has turned to two companies that specialise in the cinema sector for a new EPoS solution on which to run its business.
Maginus further strengthens its JunctionMCR team
May 30, 2012
Maginus, the provider of multi-channel retail and distribution solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics AX and JunctionMCR, has further strengthened its JunctionMCR team with the appointment of Richard Swift, as its new Head of Consulting.
MoPowered becomes a Gold Sponsor of Independent Retailer Month UK
May 30, 2012
mCommerce provider, MoPowered, has announced its full support of Independent Retailer Month, becoming a Gold level sponsor.
