All In-store technology articles – Page 38
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AnalysisThe future of EPoS
As consumer technology gets ever more advanced, how do you keep up with developments in a store environment? Rebecca Thomson looks at the future of point-of-sale systems
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NewsSainsbury’s installs non-food kiosk in Local store
Sainsbury’s has installed its first non-food ordering kiosk in a local convenience store in a bid to drive growth in general merchandise.
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NewsAurora starts multi-brand EPoS roll-out
Womenswear retailer Aurora Fashions has set up a multi-brand point-of-sale system to shops in Germany and Sweden that allows the group to take payment for several brands under one roof.
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AnalysisSecurity technology: A full arsenal of deterrents
Protecting profit through improving security has never been more important. So how can retailers make the most of their security budgets.
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OpinionElementary, my dear Watson
IBM Research’s self-learning system Watson is being hyped as a game-changer for the way companies do business. But do you want a computer providing customer service?
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AnalysisLoyal to the last
Loyalty cards are back in fashion but gaining competitive edge from the rich source of customer data they generate is easier said than done.
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OpinionFive IT trends for future growth
For many retailers the focus this year will be on cost control and maintaining margins rather than revenue growth. Yet research from Planet Retail shows that an astute use of technology helps retailers achieve better margins, lower costs and higher sales.
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Opinion
NRF: Mobile's moment
If social media was the hot topic at last year’s meeting of retail minds in New York, then this year the buzz was all about mobile.
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News
Browns of York improves operations through new EPoS and back office system
Browns of York has improved store operations through implementing a new EPoS and back office system.
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Opinion
White Stuff
Fashion retailer White Stuff has became the first in the world to install multimedia mirrors into its changing rooms to allow customers to shop virtually with their friends, bringing together social networking, web and m-commerce in a way that can have a direct impact on consumers’ buying decisions.
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Elvery Sports installs system and gets direct support from IT provider to manage business
Irish sports retailer Elverys Sports has implemented an ERP system and gets direct helpdesk support and database management from an IT provider to manage its supply chain and business operations.
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Opinion
East deploys store management system to cut costs
Fashion retailer East will save £11,000 in print and postage costs through the store management system it has implemented.
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NewsContactless payment trial in 50 Clinton Cards stores
Clinton Cards is to trial contactless payment in 50 of its stores in London and Liverpool from this month.
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NewsPhones 4U rolls-out store systems to Dixons shop-in-shops
Phones 4U is to implement its store systems in its Dixons shop-in-shops to consolidate its multichannel business onto one IT platform to drive store revenue.
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NewsBest Buy Europe implements customer feedback system in Phone House stores
Best Buy Europe has extended its use of a customer feedback system to its 1,600 Phone House stores, after seeing the benefits in its Carphone Warehouse business in the UK.
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NewsNew Look uses internal social network to support international plans
New Look is using an enterprise social network - called iLook - to support international expansion and communicate with its 27,000 employees and business partners worldwide.
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OpinionHold retail back and hold the recovery back
As the politicians become fixated on the party conference season, let’s hope they caught at least a glimpse of London Fashion Week.
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AnalysisThe rising cost of accepting card payments
Retailers are reeling from escalating charges for card transactions but now the pressure is on banks to stop raising fees, says Alison Clements
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OpinionSwiss watch (and learn)
While demonstration labs will never replace real-life trials, they can open retailers’ minds and get their technology suppliers thinking.
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OpinionFive and a half minute limit
It’s no surprise to hear that shoppers don’t enjoy queues, but the question is what are retailers prepared to do about it?