Mobile, self service and social media are trending across the hospitality industry as restaurateurs and hoteliers consider them must haves for their next point-of-sale (POS) investment. Meanwhile digital signage is being flagged as a technology that shouldn’t be forgotten in this category. According to Hospitality Technology’s annual POS Software Trends Report, the key business drivers…
Sales by smart phone and tablet were up 138% in 2013, accounting for about 30% of total online retail sales. As a result expectations for mobile technology are high as both consumers and retailers alike adopt it as a practical shopping tool. It plays a particularly relevant role within omni-channel retailing that engages the consumer…
By 2016, 75% of the UK population will be using a smartphone, opening the door to even more digital opportunities for both customer and retailer. With mobile technology, consumers have a 24/7/365 shopping window where they can research, locate and purchase from anywhere. The average mobile user spends 127 minutes per day on apps, Tech…
PayPal recently revealed the findings of a study that paints a dim future for the traditional, man-made wallet due to the rise of the mobile wallet. 83% of respondents across five countries preferred the option of not carrying a wallet, according to the study conducted by Wakefield Research among 1,000 credit and debit card holders,…
Tablet commerce will triple this year to reach £4.74 billion according to eMarketer. The rise means that it will account for 10.4 per cent of total UK retail e-commerce sales, and by 2017 it will have a quarter share at nearly £18 billion. Total retail e-commerce sales for this year are predicted to hit £45.40…