Exhibitors
Kurt Salmon Associates
Kurt Salmon Associates have been working closely with retailers and suppliers for over 50 years to achieve proven results across a range of disciplines to stimulate business growth, advance productivity, increase margins and improve inventory efficiency. Recent projects have identified 7.5% labour cost savings in labour hours scheduling; uplifted sales by 17% through store merchandising and by 0.5% for every 1% improvement in on-shelf availability; and reduced product lead times by up to 10 weeks through improving sourcing strategies.
To find out how we can help your business, visit our website for more details, client case studies and testimonials.
K3
Thinking outside the shop – think K3’s integrated multi-channel solution
K3’s solution helps the bricks and mortar retailer compete in a dynamic multi-channel world with a joined-up cross-channel proposition that treats each customer as a valued individual however they choose to shop. Building our solutions around the Microsoft Dynamics platform, to simplify solution architecture, we offer:
- Fully featured, ‘cross-channel aware’ EPOS
- Websites and CMS driven from the same back office solution as your store systems to streamline merchandise management and cross channel promotional activity
- Call Centres and Catalogue marketing tools that let everyone see sales and returns data alongside information from websites, emails, social networking and loyalty schemes to provide one view of the customer across every channel
- Kiosks and in-store mobile devices that improve the depth and accuracy of customer ordering in-store
- Intelligent integration with other devices in-store like CCTV and video streaming to target attention where it delivers the greatest rewards
Corinthian Court, 80 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RY
T: +44 (0)870 225 1390 E: enquiries@theretailpeople.com W: www.theretailpeople.com
Torex
As the leading global provider of innovative, integrated technology solutions to the extended retail marketplace, Torex is well placed to provide solutions to business problems experienced by retailers today.
Torex has 20 years’ experience of working in partnership with the world’s most forward-thinking retail brands, to entice, engage and retain their customers. Over 7,000 customers worldwide depend on our proven, best-in-class solutions and knowledgeable industry experts to help them identify, define and deliver a more personal and qualitative experience for each customer, and to maximise profitability, increase return on investment and achieve competitive advantage.
At the heart of our performance promise is the belief that the better the service our clients receive from us, the better the service their customers will receive from them.
For further information or to arrange a meeting please contact emma.allen@torex.com or call 07796 994431
www.torex.com
Kavanagh Communications
2009 is shaping up for a fight to the death in the retail ring... who’s fighting your corner?
With price cuts, shaved margins and cost cutting all now down to the bone, smart retailers are seeking alternative strategies to reach the customer.But if consumers aren’t responding to 20% savings, 30% discounts and 50% cuts – why not try 100% communication?
Kavanagh Communications is one of Europe’s leading retail PR agencies, creating and delivering award-winning PR campaigns for global and national brands. We have unique experience in delivering retail messages that not only stick but also drive genuine performance growth.
Powerful, effective PR is not a gimmick or a luxury. The right strategy will change customer perception and deliver tangible, measurable improvements in footfall, conversion rates and average transaction values – creating gains in both sales and market share. Ask Aldi – we’ve delivered a PR strategy which significantly grew Aldi’s market share and saw sales increase by 22% in one 12 week period. We also support global fmcg brands such as Diageo, Cadbury and IKEA as well as many of Europe’s leading shopping centres.
In this tough market you need to punch above your weight; get us in your corner and we’ll give you the competitive edge.
Contact: Anne Kavanagh - Chief Executive 01483 238 854
Jane Sell – Operations Director 01483 238 845
www.kavanaghcommunications.com
Servebase
Servebase Global Card Solutions provide reliable, flexible and competitively priced payment card processing solutions for clients across a wide range of business sectors including retail.
With over 20 year’s experience, we are always developing innovative payment solutions and professional services. Our flexible software accepts all major credit & debit cards and can be easily integrated to the clients chosen POS system or application giving a seamless solution that is secure and easy to use.
Our commitment to security is demonstrated by our compliance with the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI_DSS) for Level 1 Service providers.
The Corn Mill, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8XL Tel: 0870 333 7373
www.servebase.com
Vodat International
Vodat International specialises in providing communication solutions to high street retailers. Vodat’s specialist knowledge and experience in retailing enables it to leverage value from each of its client’s networks through the development and application of retail specific products and services.
In the current climate retailers are keen to do everything possible to keep costs to a minimum. Vodat can help companies as they seek to reduce their IP telephony costs, which will allow them to boost their customer service experience.
The company’s client base includes an impressive range of high street names, such as White Stuff, Lush, T J Hughes and Beaverbrooks, placing it as the leading player in its chosen sector and the 8th fastest growing telecommunications company in the UK (source: Plimsoll report 2008).
For further information about Vodat International please visit http://www.vodat-int.com
Broadvision
At the Retail Bulletin Summit 2009 Broadvision will be showcasing its market leading eMerchandising solution for online retailers. Delegates can learn how eMerchadising’s 4 Step programme can help retailers gain a greater share of the online marketplace with higher revenues, increased average spend as well as reduced cart abandonment rates. BroadVision will show how its solutions have helped online retail sites at Sears, Petco, Epson and Oreck to grow their revenues by attracting and winning new business and maintaining loyal customer spend. eMerchandising’s powerful value based messaging capability can be deployed within a matter of weeks and will deliver bottom line growth within the first month of operation.
Driving innovation since 1993, BroadVision is a global provider of strategic e-business solutions. Our modular applications and agile toolsets, built on a robust framework for personalization and self-service, power mission-critical e-business systems that deliver unparalleled value to diverse customers worldwide. Hundreds of organizations, serving over 50 million registered users — including DSGi, Vodafone, O2, ARCO, Fiat, Hilti, Iberia, ING Bank,Sony and Xerox — rely on BroadVision as their platform of choice for e-business.
Securitas
With over 250,000 employees, operating in more than 30 countries Securitas offers a vast source of global knowledge to back up its local business.
Securitas in the UK and Ireland are not just a market leader in Security but the knowledge leader in providing our customer’s with specific solutions for their specific industry sectors.
It is through working as partners with all members of the Securitas family that we are able to offer one complete solution to the retail sector. It is through this sector knowledge and deep understanding of our customer’s business needs that we can deliver value added solutions through innovation.
Retail Decisions
Retail Decisions (ReD) is a PCI compliant payment card issuer and world leader in card fraud prevention and payment processing. A specialist supplier to the payments industry worldwide, ReD has over 20 years experience in the fraud prevention market. Its blue-chip international clients come from the global telecommunications, retail, travel, petroleum, logistics, banking and the broader e-commerce sectors. They include Wal-Mart, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Tesco, Texaco, Shell, Asda, Boots, John Lewis, The Carphone Warehouse, Comet, Travelocity, T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Based in the UK, the company has offices in the United States, Australia and South Africa with representation in China, India, Japan, and South America. The ReD AlwaysON Network provides the most secure fully managed ADSL and 3G connectivity available. The very cost effective private network does not traverse the Internet and provides an easy way to migrate from ISDN to ADSL and comply with the PCI / DSS requirements. When delivered as a total solution, together with the other services ReD provide, it delivers the most compelling end to end solution available, and solves all potential problems whilst delivering best practice at the same time.
Retail Decisions AlwaysON network provides the most secure “one stop shop” there is that enables companies to migrate easily from ISDN to ADSL and comply with the PCI / DSS requirements that all retailers face.
Tamar
Tamar has been at the forefront of digital marketing since 1995.
They are market leaders in ‘Natural search conversion’; an advanced methodology that combines search engine optimisation, social media marketing and user-centric design to increase traffic, brand presence and click to sale conversion rates simultaneously.
Catering for an exclusive range of loyal blue chip clients, Tamar has delivered explosive award winning returns.
The results speak for themselves!
- Wallis: 997% ROI
- Tesco: 4485% increase in traffic
- Dorothy Perkins: 892% ROI
- Evans: 1500% increase in online revenue
- B&Q: 614% ROI
The list goes on…
To find out how your business can fully unlock its potential online, visit Tamar's stand in the networking area or call on 020 8995 7878
Henry Elliss, Head of Social Media at Tamar will be a member of the ‘Online retail in 2011’ panel on 4th February.
Junction Solutions
Flexible multi-channel retail distribution software based on Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Junction Solutions multi-channel retail software was built to resolve the unique challenges of modern retailers and distributors – store based retailers, direct marketers, catalogue retailers, distribution companies, fulfilment businesses, wholesalers and e-tailers.
Junction Solutions seamlessly supports all sales and distribution channels including call centre, catalogue, mail-order, point-of-sale, wholesale and web storefront both in B2B and B2C environments. As a full ERP system, all head-office functions such as reporting, finance, HR, purchasing, planning, warehouse & distribution are also brought together providing seamless management of all customer and stock interactions, regardless of channel.