BT Expedite news and archive

In talks with Robin Coles; BT Multichannel expert

With ‘multichannel’ becoming an ever undefinable term as it has developed to incorporate so many new infrastructures, FashionUnited caught up Robin Coles, BT Expedite Director of Supply Chain Consulting, who as part of BT’s retail business team, has just signed a deal with UK independent footwear retailers, Charles Clinkard, to install its...

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In talks with BT Expedite speakers

With the much anticipated and developed Retail Technology Expo underway, FashionUnited caught up with Kevin Burns and Geoff Barraclough who will be speaking and presenting an integral new showcase from BT Expedite, entitled 'The Future of Retail- Lighting up the High Street.' This BT's first year at Retail Expo? Why did you decide the time was...

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Retailers spend more m-commerce systems

UK retailers are now making ecommerce and m-commerce developments a priority, according to new research. In the annual, ‘IT in retail’ report which looks at IT expenditure in over 100 UK retailers, money invested in improving online and mobile solutions grew from 17 to 23 percent. The report also showed that retailers are now realising the...

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IT investments looking up

According to the latest IT in Retail Report of the Top 100 Companies, retailers’ investment in IT stays stagnant this year, but the industry is planning to invest in technology as the economy improves. The anticipated growth is due in part to the likelihood of retailers investing in replacement or new technology in the near future. The report...

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New store solutions for New Look

In order to make returning goods, ordering online or other cross-channel combinations easier, New Look signed a contract with BT to implement its Store 6 EpoS solution. The fast-fashion retailer will be working with the system across its UK and international outlets. The two companies have been working together over 10 years, and the system will...