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STRIKE DAY WAS 2011’S TOP DAY FOR ONLINE SHOPPING

Wednesday November 30, the day many workers across the UK took industrial action, was the most popular online shopping day in 2011, according to BT’s retail specialist division, BT Expedite and Fresca.

BT ON GLOBAL CATWALK WITH TRIUMPH

Triumph, a leading Swiss-based manufacturer of lingerie, underwear and shape wear for women and men, chose BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, to connect its rapidly expanding network of production sites and shops with the company’s headquarters in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland.

BT brings The Future of Retail to Retail Business Technology Expo 2012

The Future of Retail is coming to Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions 2012, courtesy of BT.   BT will be using the UK’s fast growing retail expo as the platform to host an innovation technology showcase called ‘The Future of Retail – Lighting up the High Street’. 

Richard Dodd takes over as the new BT Expedite chief executive officer

BT Expedite, BT’s specialist retail division has a new chief executive officer.  Richard Dodd takes over the position from Rich Lowe who has moved on to become CEO at BT Conferencing.

Oasis & BT Expedite iPad POS Solution shortlisted for Retail Week Award 2012

The Oracle Retail Week Awards are without question the biggest event in the retail calendar.

We are delighted to announce that Oasis has been nominated and shortlisted for the Retail Technology Initiative of the Year category at this years awards.  The Oasis Argyll Street flagship launch with iPad PoS will be up against seven other technology initiatives on the 12th March. 

BT Expedite & Fresca and Thomas Pink win SME retailer of the year

It’s been a very busy year for the Thomas Pink IT team. Which means it’s been a very busy year for us.  But the hard work has really paid off – with recognition of our work together in no less than three categories at the Retail Systems Awards 2011 on 26 October.

John Lewis commits to free WiFi in all its shops

It is the latest move by the retailer to offer its customers a fully multi-channel, multi-platform shopping experience and capitalises on the boom in m-commerce.  The WiFi access from BT Openzone allows wireless connectivity to the internet for John Lewis shoppers via any wireless-enabled PC, tablet or smartphone.

AURORA FASHIONS, KAREN MILLEN AND BT EXPEDITE I-PAD FASHION FIRST

Fans of Coast, Oasis, Warehouse and Karen Millen can now buy clothes in-store using fashion retail’s first iPad-enabled point of sale (PoS) system, supplied by BT Expedite, BT’s specialist retail division.

Aurora goes global with BT Fresca

BT's specialist retail e-commerce division, BT Fresca, has signed a new five-year deal with Aurora Fashions and Karen Millen.

Mobile commerce takes off as retailers' I.T. investment priority

For the first time ever, top retailers’ priority for IT investment is e-commerce and mobile commerce, according to the latest annual IT in Retail research of the UK’s leading 100 retailers by Martec International, sponsored by BT Expedite.

Store project scoops top prize at tech awards

A BT stores services project scooped a top prize when almost 600 UK retailers and retail technology suppliers gathered for the BT Retail Week Technology Awards.

Lyle & Scott launch Facebook store

Lyle & Scott has launched its first social media commerce store. The new application by e-commerce specialists BT Fresca means customers can now make purchases with the Scottish fashion brand on Facebook.

Crabtree & Evelyn choose Point of Sale as a service from BT

BT has installed a new cloud-based version of its Store 6.2 Point of Sale (POS) solution for Crabtree & Evelyn, the international fragrance and luxury gift retailer.

Lyle & Scott to launch social media commerce store with BT Fresca

Lyle and Scott has today confirmed that it is working on its first social media commerce store that will enable users to process transactions through Facebook. The application has been developed by partner BT Fresca and follows fashion clothing brand Lyle and Scott’s recently re-launched mobile optimised website.

Pets at Home launch a new Pet Care iPhone application

Pets at Home has launched a new Pet Care iPhone/iPad/iTouch application.  This is a first step for the company and heralds the beginning of further developments in the area.  

Lyle & Scott soars with BT Fresca online makeover

BT’s retail specialist e-commerce division, BT Fresca, has re-launched a new mobile optimised web site for fashion clothing brand, Lyle & Scott.

Putting the zest into learning with Citrus solution

The Co-operative Group has completed the initial rollout of a new state-of-the-art online communication and training programme to food stores nationwide after a successful pilot.

Pets at Home extend multichannel capability

Pets at Home extend multichannel capability with the addition of “Click and Collect” and reap the rewards – doubling order expectations

BT WINS FIVE-YEAR DEBENHAMS RETAIL DEAL

BT has won a five-year contract with Debenhams to transform the high street retailer’s data network and upgrade it onto BT’s next generation, high-speed 21CN software-driven network.

BT FRESCA PROVIDES FARROW & BALL WITH AN ONLINE MAKEOVER

BT announced today that its retail specialist e-commerce division, BT Fresca, has launched a new e-commerce web site for Farrow & Ball on the FrescaCommerce platform.

E-COMMERCE IS SWEETSPOT FOR RETAILERS. BUT IT SPENDS FROZEN

Retailers’ investment in IT remains stagnant this year, with the sector planning to spend more on technology as the economic situation improves. This picture emerges from the latest IT in Retail report of the top 100 companies, surveyed by Martec International, and sponsored by BT Expedite for the second year.

LSN and BT join forces to launch BT Qualify, which makes vocational qualification assessment easier and faster

Expanding the functionality of online assessment available to UK colleges, LSN and BT have today launched BT Qualify, a new e-Portfolio system which greatly simplifies the process of gaining vocational qualifications for students and their assessors nationwide.

Online fashion retailer digdeep chooses BT to launch streetwear inspired by sporting legends

BT’s retail specialist e-commerce division, BT Fresca, announced today that it has launched the website and international e-commerce platform for the UK’s newest online fashion retailer, digdeep. BT Fresca will also provide digdeep with online marketing services.

BT delivers virtual fitting rooms to Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger, one of the largest designer apparel brands globally, has signed a five-year managed services contract with BT to provide a videoconferencing solution which includes the industry’s first ‘virtual fitting rooms. This will reduce travel time and costs, increase speed-to-market and lower carbon emissions

New Look selects BT Expedite to underpin its multichannel capabilities

New Look, the UK fast-fashion retailer, has signed a contract with BT to implement its Store 6 EPoS solution across its UK and International outlets. BT believes that this is the biggest UK store EPoS refresh so far in 2009

Snow+Rock climbs new e-commerce heights

BT announced today that its retail specialist e-commerce divison, BT Fresca, has won a three-year contract to provide the new web site and e-commerce platform for Snow+Rock, the climbing, skiing and adventure retailer (www.snowandrock.com).

Mint velvet launches online with BT Fresca for maximum impact

BT's retail specialist e-commerce dividion, BT Fresca, announced today that it has designed and built the website and begun providing online marketing services for Britain's newest major fashion retailer, Mint Velvet (www.mintvelvet.co.uk)

DW Sports fitness signs major five-year deal with BT Expedite

DW Sports Fitness Clubs, the former JJB Sports chain of fitness clubs, has signed a five-year contract work up to £2.75 million with BT to implement its Connected Retailer suite of multichannel applications.

Warehouse and Thomas Pink pick BT to boost store and web shopping

Thomas Pink, the British luxury shirtmaker and Warehouse, providers of fashion design for the high street, are the first businesses in the UK to use BT Expedite's Integrated Store multi-channel system, linking store and online channels.