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NGC Software releases new Andromeda cloud platform for retailers
US-based supply chain management and apparel ERP solutions provider NGC Software has announced the availability of its new Andromeda cloud platform for fashion retailers and brand owners.
Amazon admits it can’t win in furniture without stores
The New York Times has reported that Amazon is considering opening physical stores for its furniture offer. This step is essential if Amazon wants to become more prominent in this sector.
NRS concludes first coupon support vehicle programme
IDT subsidiary National Retail Solutions (NRS) has concluded its first coupon support vehicle programme for an over-the-counter offer from a health-focused consumer packaged goods (CPG) supplier in the US.
Retailer Forman Mills selects Aptos Singular Commerce platform
US-based off-price retailer Forman Mills has selected the Aptos Singular Commerce platform in the Cloud.
Reflexis receives equity investment from Great Hill Partners
US-based retail real-time execution and workforce management solutions provider Reflexis has received equity investment from Great Hill Partners.
PnP Loyalty to leverage Epson America’s OMS platform
PnP Loyalty has announced plans to leverage Epson America’s OmniLink Merchant Services (OMS) platform for its new retail and restaurant customer engagement platform.
Star Micronics, Vend join forces to make digital receipts available to retailers
Japanese point-of-sale (POS) hardware provider Star Micronics and retail management software Vend are working to make digital receipts accessible to SMB retailers.
Zensar to acquire India’s retail technology provider Keystone Logic
IT services company Zensar Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Indian retail technology provider Keystone Logic Solutions and its US subsidiary in a Rs1.32bn ($20.3m) deal.
SMIT to venture into e-commerce O2O smart terminal business
Chinese mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) supplier SMIT has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Round A financing to invest in Mainsweb Technology (Shenzhen).
OmPrompt expands EDIConnect solution into UK retailer market
Supply chain digitisation and automation company OmPrompt has expanded its EDIConnect solution into the UK retailer market.
Four reasons why B&Q’s smaller format store will succeed
Earlier this month, DIY giant B&Q opened a high street store on Holloway Road, North London. The store is its first smaller-format pilot, and marks a shift in strategy. Here are four reasons why it will succeed.
Unilever and Lazada to capture South-East Asia's online retail growth
UK-based consumer goods company Unilever and Alibaba-backed Lazada have signed an agreement to boost online retail growth in South-East Asia.
National Payments Corporation of India launches new in-store payment solution
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new in-store payment solution, which enables customers to pay with their unified payments interface (UPI) apps at any standard PoS terminal using a QR code.
Low usage level of e-cigarettes
Stringent regulatory restrictions for regular cigarettes have pushed innovations in the tobacco industry to be mainly focused on alternative products,...
New generation games consoles: can they save the plight of the gaming market?
The popularity of games consoles has been waning for some time, worsened by the length of time it takes for...
How to win loyalty with generation Y
Last week Waitrose announced that from 3 April, free coffee will only be available to MyWaitrose card holders who also make a store purchase. No more free coffee.
Green cleaning: not just a millennial concern
The growing demand for products that protect both environmental and human health has extended to the household cleaning and laundry...
India’s Future Lifestyle Fashions to transfer stake in investee brands to FLFL Lifestyle
Indian company Future Lifestyle Fashions (FLFL) is set to transfer its stake in its investee brands to a subsidiary called FLFL Lifestyle Brands (FLBL).
Profitero extends alliance with Nielsen to support e-commerce market in Japan
Profitero has extended its alliance with global performance management company Nielsen Japan in order to deliver customised e-commerce solutions to support the expanding market in the country.
Amazon to acquire Middle East retailer SOUQ.com
Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire Middle Eastern retailer SOUQ.com.