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Hosting plays a silent but critical role in retail

Retail depends on speed, reliability and flexibility. Whether a business operates fully online or through a mix of digital and physical channels, customers expect everything to work smoothly. Many of the factors that shape that experience are invisible to the shopper. Hosting is one of them and becomes highly noticeable…

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‘Time over cost’; the new strategy for customer returns

Cost-first decisions have long dominated reverse logistics. Retailers have grappled with whether to charge online shoppers for sending items back and have prioritised cost cutting in supply chains to mitigate the financial impact of returns on margins. Undoubtedly, cost remains an important factor in reverse logistics, but it’s starting to…

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Missed the PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance deadline? How retailers can catch up quickly

Retailers have long been at the cutting-edge of payment innovation. From cloud computing and smart devices to advanced POS systems, new technologies are enabling industry players to continually enhance the customer experience and streamline operations. However, there is a less desirable side to this ecommerce evolution. Retailers are no longer…

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Choosing the right ESL partner: Why reliability and security matter more than ever

In today’s fast-paced retail world, standing still means falling behind among competitors. As customer expectations rise, retailers are embracing digital innovations to stay relevant among the crowd. At the forefront of this shift are electronic shelf labels (ESLs), smart tools that do far more than display prices.But not all ESL…

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How are EV charging hubs boosting revenues for the retail sector?

Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental principles of the retail sector. For EV drivers, the demand for charging infrastructure is insatiable. Meanwhile, the government’s net-zero commitments are causing a rapid shift towards the sale of EVs. However, the supply of charging infrastructure is lacking. This is where…

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Temu strengthens commitment to quality assurance with Eurofins Consumer Products Testing partnership

Temu, the international e-commerce platform, is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures through a partnership with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing and Eurofins Assurance, leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services. This collaboration aims to support transparency in Temu’s product safety processes, enhance quality control and ensure that…

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Ergonomics isn’t just about fancy chairs

We tend to associate ergonomics with equipment: standing desks, lumbar cushions, adjustable chairs. And yes, they help. But if that’s where the conversation stops, most companies miss the point. Because true workplace comfort isn’t only about what you sit on. It’s about the ecosystem around you—how spaces are set up,…

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Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog

Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation conducted by Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer testing organisation. Stiftung Warentest, known for its rigorous and impartial assessments, awarded Temu a “good” rating for its data handling and shopping experience.…

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How Temu approaches product safety

Temu, an online marketplace, has expanded rapidly since its launch in 2022 and now operates in 90 markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The platform connects consumers with independent third-party sellers, including manufacturers, and offers a range of products at various price points. Temu…

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Halfords revs up omni-channel customer engagement with Aptos Technology

Aptos, a leader in unified commerce solutions, announced today that Halfords has recently extended its use of Aptos software to support its customer engagement and store operations strategies. Halfords is leveraging Aptos’ POS, CRM and Sales Audit applications, with each of these solutions working together to help Halfords deliver inspiring…

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