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Retail Critical Issues
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy, legislation, technology, best practice and some of the most challenging business topics in the world of retail information technology. The articles in this section have been contributed by leading vendors, industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations and consultancies.
This collection of articles cover a variety of topics relating to IT equipment, hardware & software being used in a wide variety of retail and retail supply chain environments across Europe. They look at market trends, improvements in technology and some thought provoking comment on all aspects of optimising and improving efficiencies in store and across retail supply chains.
Nearly half won’t miss any UK retail brands that closed down during COVID
Dec 01, 2020 Comments (0)
According to research released, almost half (43%) of UK shoppers will not miss any of the retail brands that have gone into administration since the pandemic began.
French fashion group Beaumanoir opts for Cegid’s unified commerce platform to speed up digital transformation at over 2,800 stores
Dec 01, 2020 Comments (0)
Retail software vendor, Cegid, has that the Beaumanoir Group, the family-owned French fashion retail enterprises, has chosen its cloud-based unified commerce platform to equip the recently acquired apparel retail chain, La Halle, with some of the latest omnichannel and point-of-sale technologies.
Time is almost up for Arcadia’s dated brands, says GlobalData
Dec 01, 2020 Comments (0)
Following the news that the Arcadia group is reportedly on the brink of administration, Sofie Willmott, Content Head of Apparel at data and analytics company, GlobalData, offers her view on this development.
Hope for the high-street: over 60% of online shoppers will return
Dec 01, 2020 Comments (0)
Recent research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Manhattan Associates (supply chain and omnichannel commerce experts), shows that the fate of the Great British high street is not as bleak as some might have thought.
Is Brand Packaging Important to Customers?
Nov 26, 2020 Comments (0)
By Ed Smith, freelance writerBranded packaging may seem like a minor detail when it comes to ecommerce, but you might be surprised at just how effective it can be and how it could help your business to thrive over the competition.
Beware of bogus retail websites this Black Friday
Nov 25, 2020 Comments (0)
By Orly Bar Lev, Cybersecurity expert, Mimecast.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and consumers are turning to online websites to they make purchases– leaving them exposed to fake websites impersonating legitimate brands consumers know and love.
Urb-it announces partnership with Fluent Commerce to offer omni-channel retailers a convenient and sustainable shipping service
Nov 25, 2020 Comments (0)
Green last mile logistics provider, Urb-it has entered into a strategic partnership with leading order management platform Fluent Commerce. Together, Fluent Commerce and Urb-it will allow retailers to craft a seamless and sustainable omni-channel experience for their customers.
Campaign launches to encourage more women into supply chain and logistics roles
Nov 25, 2020 Comments (0)
Recruitment platform, Monster, is appealing for more women to consider roles in the logistics, transportation and supply chain industry following a surge in the number of job vacancies available in the sector.
5 top tips to maxmise sales on Black Friday and beyond
Nov 24, 2020 Comments (0)
This years Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to break all records as the boom in online sales continues. But how can online retailers ensure they take full advantage of this boom? Richard Falconer, COO at e-commerce experts Optiseller, gives his top five tips on how online retailers can maximise their sales during this peak period.
