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House of Fraser utilises Box Technologies solutions to launch new concept stores

House of Fraser utilises Box Technologies solutions to launch new concept stores

A range of customer facing technologies from Box Technologies played a 'key role' in the launch of the House of Fraser’s first two new format concept stores, House of Fraser.com.
Javelin Group's new International Retail Practice helps retailers' international expansion

Javelin Group's new International Retail Practice helps retailers' international expansion

Richard F. Wolff has been appointed as Director of International Retail in the newly created role.
eRetail sales up 11% on Nov 2010 – lower than forecast but building on strong growth from last year

eRetail sales up 11% on Nov 2010 – lower than forecast but building on strong growth from last year

Latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed a lower-than-expected performance in the online sales market for November.
The Retail Bulletin launches its 3rd Customer Loyalty Conference 2012

The Retail Bulletin launches its 3rd Customer Loyalty Conference 2012

In today’s economic climate, customer loyalty has been pushed to the top of the agenda and for those retailers who are getting it right, it can make the difference to survival. few years of retailing.
Ted Baker to offer wifi  in-store

Ted Baker to offer wifi in-store

The lifestyle fashion brand to provide mobile internet access in 38 stores, including via WiFi-enabled tablet and table top devices.
Comment: Do Sales still sell?

Comment: Do Sales still sell?

When will retailers be able to reduce extended sales promotions? By David Smith
Record figures for Christmas shopping online

Record figures for Christmas shopping online

Cyber Monday saw increased record online transactions for the third year running, with shoppers bingeing during their lunch hour.
Clarks extends its multi-channel offering

Clarks extends its multi-channel offering

The high street shoe retailer has launched its first ever mobile commerce site
Some retailers risk serious data breach threats from inadequate end-of-life IT procedures

Some retailers risk serious data breach threats from inadequate end-of-life IT procedures

Recent research shows that UK organisations aren’t certain that all data and settings are deleted from devices prior to disposal.
All change among top performing UK retailers’ websites as new merchants appear

All change among top performing UK retailers’ websites as new merchants appear

New names proliferate at the top of the table of the best performing UK retail websites in Q4, with seven merchants rising up the rankings to take their place in the top 20 By Glynn Davis