MW Group turns to Alphameric for Chip & PIN

MW Group, owner of jewellery outlet Mappin and Webb and Watches of Switzerland, has commissioned retail technology provider Alphameric to implement 64 Chip and PIN EPoS terminals across its 36-store estate.

MW Group head of IT Andrew Thompson admitted the introduction of Chip and PIN had been the major driver for the group, and said it has had beneficial effects. 'Because both companies sell high-value items, Chip and PIN is essential to reduce fraud,' he said.

Alphameric will install a Windows-based EPoS system to provide a more user-friendly interface with an integrated merchandise management system. Stores will now have access to detailed information previously only available to head office, enabling more decisions to be made at store level, said Thompson.