All Technology articles – Page 361
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Opinion
Fraudsters going for the jackpot
The logic that large retailers can afford better anti-fraud security is not something that criminals appear to be taking for granted.
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News
Moss Bros ups HQ-to-store communication
Moss Bros has installed a system from Retail Answers to its tills, to improve the flow of information between head office and stores.
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Borders to run software service
Borders is to test a service offering 1,500 software titles, while holding no stock, using a system that creates the appropriate disc at the point of sale.
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Tesco to create sourcing standard across business
Tesco is investing in systems to monitor product safety and ethical sourcing practices as well as support its sourcing operation.
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WHSmith adopts document manager for accounts
WHSmith has implemented a document management system to increase productivity in its accounts department.
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AnalysisA fitting solution
N Brown subsidiary JD Williams has taken on a product lifecycle management system that allows it to keep its product offer apace with today’s fast fashion and still improve quality. By Joanna Perry
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News
IT Directors’ Club
The Key to Gaining a Competitive Edge will be the subject of the next Retail Week IT Directors’ Club Dinner, which is being held in London on January 24.
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Tommy Hilfiger gives windows interactive touch
Tommy Hilfiger has introduced touchscreens to the windows of several of its international stores, including its site on London’s Carnaby Street.
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Alliance Pharmacy controls cost of labour with scheduling system
Alliance Pharmacy has implemented a labour-scheduling system designed in partnership with Retail Answers.
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Woolworths stock checker proves a hit with shoppers
Woolworths’ recently launched stock-checking system has won support from both customers and staff.
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Opinion
Consumers will rule by 2013
It’s very much been a week for future-gazing in the IT industry.
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Analysis
Storing up trouble
Inefficient storage of data damages both the environment and retailers’ profits. Joanna Perry finds out how John Lewis is making its IT systems eco friendly
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Opinion
iShop therefore I am
Apple hit the headlines in the US over the Christmas period, with the news that it has thought up an application to assist shoppers in stores.
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News
Moss Bros buys software to aid IT best practice
Moss Bros has invested in EasyVista software to manage its IT hardware across 170 sites.
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News
Goldsmiths is latest to add rating and review service to web site
Goldsmiths will introduce ratings and reviews to its web site in the new year.
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Dreams automates estate management to cut costs
Dreams has automated its property management process with a system from K3.
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3 and T-mobile deny merger talks
Mobile phone operators and retailers T-Mobile and 3 deny they were in talks to merge their UK operations as they formed a joint venture to combine their 3G mobile access networks.
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Opinion
IT and the economic downturn
When looking back over the past 12 months’ news to try to decide a common theme for the year, what has become apparent is how varied the technology deployed by retailers has been.
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Analysis
A complete service
The potential for multiple channels has meant that retailers have had to rethink their customer service strategies. Joanna Perry discovers how the right technology can help
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News
Retail Week Conference – Book before this Friday and save up to £150
Speakers confirmed for the event, which is taking place on 12th – 13th March 2008 at the Hilton London Metropole, include John Lewis’ Chairman Charlie Mayfield, Carphone Warehouse’s CEO Charles Dunstone and Alliance Boots’ Chairman Stefano Pessina. The Early Bird deadline for the Retail Week Conference 2008 (RWC08) ends on ...