All Technology articles – Page 363

  • Opinion

    Test case

    2007-11-21T12:11:25.790Z

    Earlier this year, Retail Week published a feature explaining that retailers are still taking an interest in RFID.

  • News

    Jaeger cracks down on fraud with data-mining tool

    2007-11-21T11:50:28.023Z

    Jaeger is implementing a data-mining system to target process inefficiencies and internal fraud.

  • News

    Co-op distribution rethink lifts stock availability

    2007-11-21T11:29:18.210Z

    The Co-op has improved on-shelf availability in the Southeast by using new warehouse management software at its regional distribution centre in Thurrock.

  • News

    Interflora installs smart search to refine results

    2007-11-21T11:27:57.803Z

    Interflora has deployed a search tool on its web site that constantly refines results based on past customer behaviour.

  • Analysis

    Many hands make light work

    2007-11-16T10:46:25.537Z

    Allowing other companies to market your business online can yield easy sales, but there are risks. Joanna Perry says technology can keep activity in check

  • News

    Tesco IT chief to step down

    2007-11-15T14:41:44.690Z

    Tesco IT director Colin Cobain will step down from his role before the end of the year.

  • Opinion

    Advise staff as well as customers

    2007-11-14T13:43:58.590Z

    News emerged last week that hosted CRM software vendor Salesforce.com has been subject to a data theft, after an employee fell victim to a phishing attack.

  • News

    Agent Provocateur hires web marketing tracker

    2007-11-14T13:38:31.460Z

    Luxury lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur has signed up online tracking company Mediaplex to manage its online marketing activity.

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    News

    Payment Card Council sets software standard

    2007-11-14T13:31:23.717Z

    The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCISSC) will add a standard for payment software applications to its remit.

  • Analysis

    Net effect for Mosaic

    2007-11-08T14:28:36.643Z

    Mosaic has completed its mission to get all its brands online by the end of this year. And, as Joanna Perry finds out, the latest additions are all set for the Christmas period

  • News

    Carphone profits soar ahead of iPhone launch

    2007-11-08T10:17:28.853Z

    Carphone Warehouse reported a hike in pre-tax profits to 56 million, up from 14 million, as it prepares for the onslaught of the launch of the iPhone tomorrow.

  • Opinion

    Customer focus is key to Torex revival

    2007-11-07T11:25:47.830Z

    Technology analysts and suppliers have been lecturing retailers on the importance of listening to their customers for a while now.

  • News

    Habitat ditches paper with stock-taking system

    2007-11-07T10:39:14.217Z

    Habitat is to introduce a stock-taking system in time for its January stock audit.

  • News

    M&S links up with Logicalis to run IT networks

    2007-11-07T10:32:21.227Z

    Marks & Spencer has signed a four-year contract with Logicalis to manage its IT networks.

  • News

    Mamas & Papas set to launch online giftcard

    2007-11-07T10:27:42.600Z

    Mamas & Papas is to complement its plastic giftcard, which launched in October, with a virtual giftcard that can be bought online.

  • Analysis

    Smooth operator

    2007-11-02T10:52:34.537Z

    Productivity has rocketed since The Works introduced a workforce management system at its distribution centre. Supply chain chief Diane Smith tells Joanna Perry how it was achieved

  • Analysis

    Centre of attention

    2007-11-01T11:36:48.757Z

    Retailers need to step up a gear with the service they offer through contact centres if they are to meet customers’ expectations this Christmas, writes Joanna Perry

  • Analysis

    All seeing eye

    2007-11-01T10:08:30.397Z

    Over the years, surveillance systems have gone from being staffed heavily to hardly at all. The latest breed has raised the bar, using cameras with built-in intelligence that are constantly on the watch. Joanna Perry reports

  • News

    Sainsbury’s builds coupon offers with in-store system

    2007-11-01T10:08:29.177Z

    Sainsbury’s is to pilot an in-store coupon system to direct offers to customers who do not have a Nectar card and tailor offers for those that do.

  • News

    Wal-Mart to roll out SAP finance software

    2007-11-01T10:08:29.147Z

    Wal-Mart is to implement SAP software for the first time, after choosing the ERP Financials package to enhance its financial information systems.