Asda managing private label quality in the cloud
Asda is looking to drive improvements and product innovation across its private label range with the aid of a cloud-based quality management system.UK grocer Asda is using cloud-based technology to...
View ArticleRBTE 2016 video: 4R Systems' CEO Kevin Stadler
We had a quick chat with Kevin Stadler, president and CEO of 4R Systems, on the expo floor at RBTE 2016, to learn a bit more about his supply chain optimisation company.Essential Retail caught up with...
View ArticleRBTE 2016: Central booking tool proves the right fit for Carpetright
Carpetright's head of central operations, Steve Johnson, says replacing a paper-based booking system for its estimators with a centralised platform has generated multiple business benefits.It is 18...
View ArticleRBTE 2016: Employee empowerment rises up retail's agenda
When retail staff are not just selling the brand, but actually are a part of the brand, shopping can be fun. RSR Research managing partner, Brian Kilcourse, offers his thoughts on RBTE 2016's talking...
View ArticleLufthansa invests big in workforce management software
Lufthansa has signed a multi-million euro deal with IBS Software that will see the company revamp its rostering, staff scheduling and other crew management processes.German airline Lufthansa has this...
View ArticlePizza Hut cites less disruption after switching to 24-hr IT support
Pizza Hut has commended its IT support provider, saying an investment made two years ago is helping the business maintain a better level of customer service.Restaurant chain Pizza Hut is apparently...
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Five ways Moss Bros is becoming more digital in its thinking
Moss Bros announced a healthy set of preliminary annual results this week, and at the same time underlined some key digital strategies for the financial year ahead.Menswear and suits retailer Moss Bros...
View ArticleBonmarché adds IT expertise to board
Bonmarché has appointed Mark McClennon, global vice president for IT at Unilever, to its board. The company has also reported sales growth for the year to 26 March.Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has...
View ArticleComment: Managing the returns journey
More structure is needed to better manage the returns process, argues Andy Robson, supply chain solutions manager at supply chain standards organisation GS1 UK.A recent study by JDA Software and PwC...
View ArticleIceland introduces tech to localise product offering
Iceland is investing in new technology to help better match products to local needs across its store estate.Frozen food retailer Iceland is ramping up its category management strategy in stores with an...
View ArticleRBTE 2016 video: What the visitors had to say
Hotel Chocolat, House of Fraser, Maplin, Screwfix, Dreams and many more. We've gathered together the opinions of some of the UK's largest retailers, following their visit to this year's RBTE.Hear what...
View ArticleComment: Reaping the benefits of tail spend management
Managing tail spend more effectively can deliver significant cost savings and free-up precious time and resources for retailers, argues David Noble, group CEO of the Chartered Institute of Procurement...
View ArticleSainsbury's on hunt for software developers and DevOps engineers
Sainsbury's is looking to fill 150 new tech roles, and is establishing a new digital and technology team at its Store Support Centre in Manchester's Arndale Centre. UK grocer Sainsbury's has announced...
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Retail technology view from the top: CollectPlus's Neil Ashworth
Neil Ashworth, CEO of CollectPlus, talks to Essential Retail about how shopping centres could become the delivery hubs of the future. Essential Retail's View from the Top is a regular series of...
View ArticleMothercare poaches The Body Shop's CRM boss
Mothercare has appointed Glyn Birchall as global director of CRM, loyalty & insight. Birchall joins from The Body Shop, where he was global head of CRM.Mothercare has recruited The Body Shop's...
View ArticleBrighthouse planning further investment in software
Brighthouse is looking to further invest in operational technology with the aim of strengthening the links between the company's field-based staff and its central systems.Rent-to-own retail business...
View ArticleBHS confirms administration as retailer 'loses relevance'
BHS has confirmed it is now in the hands of administrators, with analysts suggesting it lost its relevance in UK retailing as it battled for sales and funding to secure its future.BHS collapsed into...
View ArticleWhite Company in inventory system upgrade
The White Company has upgraded its inventory systems as it looks to improve stock visibility across its growing estate.Fashion and homewares retailer The White Company says it hopes to have added...
View ArticleSofa retailers comfortable with new delivery investments
Two separate sofa retailers, Sofology and SCS, have reported successful implementations of new scheduling and route planning technology, as the businesses refresh their respective delivery...
View ArticleTopshop to fast-track wearable fashion tech via new start-up initiative
Arcadia Group has created a new programme alongside corporate innovation specialist, L Marks, to encourage start-ups to design and develop wearable fashion technology suitable for Topshop...
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