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Retail crime surges during recession
Published 08.01.10 by Retail Technology
Crime seems to be paying during the economic downturn, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) releases its annual Crime Survey
The number of thefts from shops rose by a third in a single year with an incident occurring nearly every minute, 24 hours a day while incidents of violence and abuse against shop staff doubled.
Debenhams drives towards first-class fleet efficiency
Published 08.01.10 by Retail Technology
The High Street retailer takes on traffic management technology to improve UK delivery fleet efficiency
Vision BeanStore awarded PA DSS compliance
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
PCMS certification aims to tackle Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance burden on retailers
QualysGuard PCI first to support prioritised approach
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) security software is updated to help retailers track compliance activity
A new release of QualysGuard PCI version 4.3 is now available in production to help customers prioritise and track PCI compliance efforts, including support for the DSS Prioritised Approach.
Coffee chain future-proofs point of sale
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
Costa Coffee Franchise owner selects future-proof EPoS from Toshiba, Datasym and WRS Systems
Best Buy launches UK presence online
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
US electronics retailing giant announces its presence in the UK with the launch of a newly upgraded website
After announcing its joint venture with the UK High Streets Carphone Warehouse last May, Best Buy earlier this week launched a newly upgraded UK website.
Faith Shoes increases delivery options
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
Retailer is the latest High Street name to use e-fulfilment and delivery systems to manage online delivery
Following rapid growth, Faith Shoes found its manual consignment creation at the pack bench became far too cumbersome to manage and wanted to improve its ability to print delivery labels.
Growing restaurant firm improves customer contact
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
Loch Fyne angles for even closer customer relationships with Communicator email management
Acclaimed restaurants select InfoGenesis PoS
Published 07.01.10 by Retail Technology
Michelin-starred restaurants among the latest high-class establishments to choose Agilysys hospitality solutions
Jammy social media win with Comet
Published 06.01.10 by Retail Technology
Electrical retailer takes agency to manage social media marketing
Comet has appointed Jam, i-levels social media unit, to handle its social media account, after a four-way pitch with three other undisclosed agencies.
dunnhumby acquires KSS Retail
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
Global marketing consultancy acquisition aims to bring retail pricing expertise to new markets
Marketing consultancy, dunnhumby has announced it has acquired KSS Retail, a provider of price modelling and optimisation solutions for retailers worldwide.
John Lewis and Next report positive results
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
The hunt for bargains has helped two major UK High Street retailers achieve better-than-expected trading figures
Moss Bros hosting tackles online customer experience
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
DediPower Managed Hosting and Lost Ferret team up to provide e-commerce platform for clothing retailer
RegaloCard secures $7m for US mobile payments service
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
Innovative business model and free and instant alternative to expensive money transfer services continues to gain traction across the pond
Enter the EuroCIS prize draw
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
Both exhibitors and trade visitors appreciate EuroCIS as the international expert forum for retail when it comes to high-quality business contacts in IT.
She Said opts for new J2 and LOIS EPoS solution
Published 05.01.10 by Retail Technology
J2 580s and LOIS software now running Brighton-based shops and website
BRC survey warns of tough 2010
Published 04.01.10 by Retail Technology
Retailers overwhelmingly believe 2010 will continue to be tough but won't be worse than this year, according to the UK retail trade body
The Retail Systems Forum 2010 dates announced
Published 04.01.10 by Retail Technology
Details of The Retail Systems Forum 2010 have been announced, with Tackling the Challenges in Retail with Technology as its theme
RedPrairie targets transportation management excellence at Logistics Link South
Published 04.01.10 by Retail Technology
Productivity solutions provider will talk about how Transport Management Suite allows companies to automate processes and help reduce costs
RedPrairie will discuss how transportation management systems (TMS) can be an effective tool to meet the challenges arising from a tough economic climate at the upcoming Logistics Link South event.
Centric wins with Detailresult
Published 04.01.10 by Retail Technology
Netherlands co-op service provider chooses UK IT support and services supplier for retail systems