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Maple Lake launches new 'out-of-the box' merchandise planning solution for faster IT implementations for retailers

1 Maple Lake launches new 'out-of-the box' merchandise planning solution for faster IT implementations for retailers

Maple Lake, the retail software vendor that helps plan best-selling ranges for the likes of the Arcadia Group, Ted Baker, ASoS, adidas Group and Levi Strauss, has just released an 'out-of-the-box', pre-configured version of its QuickAssortment merchandise planning solution.

Elo TouchSystems line of open-frame touchmonitors goes wider

2 Elo TouchSystems line of open-frame touchmonitors goes wider

TE Connectivity has introduced its Elo TouchSystems 1541L, a 15-inch open-frame LCD touchmonitors with an LED backlight, that features a 16:9 aspect ratio, suitable for commercial, industrial, gaming and retail applications.

Retailers update POS for Mobile Barcode Technology

3 Retailers update POS for Mobile Barcode Technology

EPoS manufacturer J2 Retail Systems has partnered with Motorola to ensure that its POS terminals can support the latest 2D scanners enabled to read barcodes on paper labels as well as reflective surfaces such as mobile phones and computers.

Junction Solutions and Maginus announce a strategic partnership

4 Junction Solutions and Maginus announce a strategic partnership

Two Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, Junction Solutions and Maginus, have formed a new alliance to provide enhanced software solutions built in Microsoft Dynamics AX to multi-channel retailers and distributors in Europe.

E-Retailers and their carriers still not getting delivery right

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The recent UK Consumer Home Delivery Review - 2012 from Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) highlights that, as shown in last year's survey, consumers continue to have the same frustrations around un-successful first-time, on-time delivery of their goods and the lack of real-time information as to the whereabouts of those goods during the delivery process.

Retailers losing 1 in 20 sales through lack of mobile-enabled sites

6 Retailers losing 1 in 20 sales through lack of mobile-enabled sites

Bounce rates from mobile devices are currently 10 per cent higher than on desktops according to figures from search marketing agency, Mediarun. For retailers, this means over 5.6 per cent of all mobile traffic, and potential sales, is currently being lost through lack of a mobile-enabled website.

Retailers to discuss emerging online trends and strategies at IDC eCommerce-focused event

7 Retailers to discuss emerging online trends and strategies at IDC eCommerce-focused event

IDC Retail Insights warns of slowing ecommerce growth in the coming years, but a recent IDC survey shows that over 30% of European retailers plan to introduce social media tools for business purposes in the next two years.

New Advanced Shipping Notification guidelines for UK retailers help improve delivery processes for suppliers and increase supply chain efficiency

8 New Advanced Shipping Notification guidelines for UK retailers help improve delivery processes for suppliers and increase supply chain efficiency

GS1 UK has announced new guidelines from the eCom Standards and Implementation Group (eSIG), whose members include, Sainsbury, Tesco, Waitrose, Heineken, PepsiCo, Nestle and Unilever, which will make it easier and cheaper for retailers and their suppliers to deploy Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs).

Retalix to raise funds for Garden House Hospice

9 Retalix to raise funds for Garden House Hospice

Retalix, the provider of software and services for high-volume, high complexity retailers, has announced that at least eight members of its staff will be participating in the National Three Peaks Challenge on May 19th to help raise much-needed funds for the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth Garden City.

Retailers need to see the 'bigger picture' when it comes to HDTV

10 Retailers need to see the 'bigger picture' when it comes to HDTV

Retailers looking to implement smarter loss prevention techniques should take inspiration from the consumer video market with the continued uptake in high definition resolution TV's and mobile devices, according to Axis Communications.

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