By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.
“Britain is a nation of shopkeepers,” is the famous phrase coined by economist Adam Smith to explain the desire of a commercial nation to secure ever-expanding markets for its wares.
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The best things come in small packages for retail SMEs
Feb 13, 2019
86 percent of UK retailers haven’t completed supply chain digitisation
Feb 13, 2019
According to new research released from Gravity Supply Chain Solutions, 86 percent of UK retailers haven’t completed the digitisation processes (using a cloud based platform with real time visibility, and automation capabilities) required to give them full control of their supply chain.
Asolvi acquires UK service management software provider, Vantage Computing
Feb 13, 2019
Asolvi, the European provider of service management software for small and medium-sized enterprises in the European field service industry, has acquired Vantage Computing, developer of service management solutions.
RetailEXPO 2019: Visitor registration now open
Feb 13, 2019
RetailEXPO, which unifies three leading retail shows - RBTE, RDSE and RDE - into an exciting new single show event that mirrors the transformation within the retail industry, is now open for 2019 visitor registration.
TIBCO and IHS Markit to deliver advanced analytics to the energy industry
Feb 13, 2019
TIBCO Software Inc., provider of integration, API management and analytics solutions, has entered into an agreement with IHS Markit, provider of critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide.
SquareTrade to acquire leader in mobile device repairs to extend consumer protection offerings
Feb 13, 2019
The Allstate Corporation has acquired iCracked, a provider of on-site, on-demand repair services for smartphones and tablets in North America. The privately held San Francisco-based company will join SquareTrade, an Allstate company that offers consumer protection plans and tech support.
Research shows that retailers have five days to crack the sale, before risk of losing the customer rapidly increases
Feb 13, 2019
New research by retail technology expert Conversity has revealed that just under half (43 per cent) of shoppers researching complex purchases such as mobile phones, laptops or broadband packages make a buying decision within five days.
Qualys acquires software assets of cloud application management company Adya
Feb 13, 2019
Qualys, Inc., provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has acquired the software assets of Adya, Inc.
Kao Data secures funding from Legal & General
Feb 13, 2019
Kao Data, the provider of wholesale colocation data centre services, has secured investment from Legal & General Capital (“Legal & General”); the principal investment division of FTSE 100 financial services multinational Legal & General Group.