Essential Retail News
Lloydspharmacy completes 1,600-store EPoS update project
Lloydspharmacy completes roll-out of new electronic point of sale project and related supporting technology across its UK and Ireland estate.
Sainsbury's becomes Signsbury's to promote use of sign language
Sainsbury’s launches community inclusion move in Bath, encouraging use of sign language through range of in-store and online initiatives.
Tesco to transform in-store fridges with Formula One technology
Tesco teams up with UK technology company Aerofoil Energy to improve productivity and efficiency of refrigeration cabinets in stores.
Hema chooses JDA for supply chain transformation
Hema is dabbling in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance visibility across the supply chain.
Shares tumble as Asos issues profit warning
Another profit warning for Asos as it says warehouse issues are impacting its business.
Fujifilm announces UK experiential flagship in London
Fujifilm reveals it will be opening a three-floor photography experience centre in Covent Garden before the end of the year.
Watches of Switzerland details digital development in maiden results
Newly listed retailer Watches of Switzerland details enhancements to its multichannel proposition in promising maiden annual results announcement.
Hotel Chocolat sales surge aided by 'prolific Instagramming'
Hotel Chocolat says revenue for the 12 months to 1 July was up by 14%, and talks of prolific Instagramming of new products by customers.
Wayfair to open first UK pop-up
Wayfair is dipping its toes into physical retail in the UK with a one-day pop-up next month.
Sports Direct signals trouble ahead
The high street giant is to delay its results this week, prompting fears that its core business may be in trouble
Walmart implements staff scheduling system powered by JDA
Walmart is using a new scheduling system to help its 1.1 million store associates manage their shifts.
Gousto raises further £30m for new technology investment
Recipe box company Gousto raises £30 million and plans to plough funds into technology to support its burgeoning platform.
