Eurostop Rolls Out to M&S Gibraltar
News on our latest project working with M&S to implement our e-pos Touch solution in shoppers’paradise in Europe. We have recently been working with Marks and Spencer (M&S) to integrate our Eurostop solution with the M&S systems in the UK, on behalf of their franchise partner, York. York, M&S’ franchise partner in Marbella, Spain and Gibraltar, has purchased our latest e-pos Touch solution for stores in both locations. Eurostop e-pos Touch is ideal as it is multi-lingual, straightforward to use and can be easily integrated with a head office system for larger users. We’ve been working with M&S and York to develop specific interfaces which will have the potential to be rolled out for other M&S partners around the world. Our Eurostop team has proven experience working internationally – our e-pos solutions are used in over 25,000 retail customer locations worldwide. We’ve now reached the final and most important stage with the M&S project before implementation – that of user training. Our systems have a user-friendly interface as we know that retailers do not have lots of time to spend on training staff to use complex solutions. With this in mind e-pos Touch has been designed with the latest Windows 8 look and feel, making it easy to use and has been optimised to run on a range of hand held devices including tablets and smartphones. We know that development work is never without its challenges. However, we are pleased to report that so far for M&S we have delivered a successful solution and are on target for implementation in March 2015. Our team have reported that both M&S and its partner York have been impressed with the quality and delivery of the solution. We’re looking forward to working more with M&S over the next few months and in the future as M&S and York roll out the systems. If you are interested in finding out more about our e-pos Touch solution, please contact [email protected].
Retail Business Technology Expo 2015
Eurostop will be exhibiting again at the RBTE show which has this year moved to Olympia. 2014 has been an exciting year of development, and amongst a number of new features, we will be showing our latest mobile e-pos solution, which now includes wireless chip and pin. Existing customers will be able to see these features earlier at our ‘Day in the life of’ open day on the 4th of March. Eurostop will be exhibiting at RBTE 2015 (stand number 470) on the Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March 2015. Please come and visit us. To read more click here
Eurostop UK Sales Profiles
As we begin the new year, we also welcome a new member to the Eurostop UK Sales team. Sam Beckwith has joined us to work alongside Phillip Moylan – Sales Manager and Marcus Ardeman – Sales Executive. Sam is our new Sales Co-ordinator. Having spent the last year travelling around Australia, on his return he was looking to continue his career within a Telesales based role. He brings with him experience of working within the fashion industry working both on the ‘shop floor’ but also working with other software vendors carrying out the same role. Phillip has over 30 years of senior management experience and started his career at BHS Plc as a Merchandise Manager and then managed a Sales admin team of 26 in high volume carton manufacturing at Crest packaging which was the largest Bowater factory in Europe with over 550 staff per shift. Customers were tier 1 retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury, Nestle, KFC, Alcan, Cadbury etc. Phillip has now been Sales Manager at Eurostop for 15 years and has advised many hundreds of retailers on how to improve their business processes. Marcus has over 20 years’ experience within the epos sector. Having dealt with SME’s for the majority of his career, he will now be working with larger retailers providing our Omni-channel solution . “In my time here I have been able to present our solutions to a number of retailers. The products are well developed, and well established within the market. Having spent my time in the industry watching Eurostop from a distance, it is great to be part of such a hard working team.” Richard Loh – Founder and Chief Executive comments ‘with the sales team in place, and the advances with our product, 2015 is looking like an exciting year’
MetaPack & Eurostop team up to offer delivery management solutions
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with MetaPack, the industry-benchmark system that enables shippers to use any or multiple carriers without the need for costly integrations. The system is used to ship over 400M parcels per year by most of the big players in retail and hundreds of specialist suppliers. MetaPack assists in several other ways including proactive communication, the ability to introduce all the latest drop location services and helps suppliers and retailers with visibility within their drop-ship operations. All this for a small fee per label. The new integrated solution will be ready in 2015. If you are interested in learning more please contact [email protected]. For more details about MetaPack visit: www.MetaPack.com or why not visit The Delivery Conference 2015 www.thedeliveryconference.com (Free for retailers).
Integration with Graziashop.com luxury shopping destination now live
The team behind one of the world’s most exciting fashion magazines is now a global luxury online shopping destination on Graziashop.com. It enables style-savvy women to be inspired by and shop for the fashion hits of the season, as they land in real time in fashion-forward boutiques around the world. In September we were approached by one of our customers, who had signed up to sell products on Graziashop.com. Working with the customer and the team at Graziashop.com the work was completed within the timescales given, and they are now benefiting from this additional sales channel. If you need help integrating with third party online stores give us a call now: 020 8991 2700
Prestige Design invests in Eurostop retail systems for rush on Autumn term schoolwear
Independent supplier of personalised workwear and school uniform gets ready for back to school with latest touchscreen sales and stock retail systems Eurostop has announced that Prestige Design, an established independent supplier of personalised work and school wear, has invested in its retail software. Prestige Design is using e-rmis for stock management and e-pos at tillpoint in its main store outlet to manage sales of school uniform supplies for 49 schools. The company states that using Eurostop retail and EPOS systems will help staff manage the summer rush for new uniforms, while improved stock management also enables it to secure priority orders and discounts. Jackie Ginger, Manager at Prestige Design said; “Eurostop’s e-pos touch screen POS tills are easy to use and make it easier for our staff at the busiest time for school uniform sales at the end of the summer holidays. “We have recently expanded and our store is now three times the size it was previously – we have been able to manage the increased stock lines using e‑rmis. We can also now predict what styles and sizes to order for next year and through early buying in November we can secure better discounts and priority payment.” The team at Prestige Design also visits schools during the end of school term during June and July to take early orders which are processed during the summer months. The stock orders are linked to the company’s Sage Accounts systems, making stock reconciliation easier. Jackie added: “Many parents still leave buying to the last few weeks before term starts, with Eurostop systems I can use the reports to help me plan and manage these peak demands and make sure we have the right lines in for the new school year.” Deborah Loh, Marketing Manager at Eurostop said; “Companies like Prestige Design can meet seasonal customer demand if they have reliable sales data that they can use to predict what will be needed. Eurostop systems help stores to capture sales data accurately which help to predict future demand, ensuring less wastage and the right lines and sizes are in stock at the right time – better for customers and the bottom line.”
Eurostop signs agreement with leading Chinese sports brand ANTA
Anta Sports Products Ltd selects Eurostop retail systems for over 12,000 stores Eurostop, the leading supplier to the fashion, footwear and lifestyle sectors has announced that ANTA Sports, the professional sportswear company based in China has selected Eurostop retail management systems for its retail business. ANTA selected Eurostop’s solutions to support rapid growth as it expands across China. The Eurostop solution will integrate with SAP. The kick off project was launched recently at a ceremony held at ANTA’s headquarters. ANTA’s brand suite consists of ANTA Sports, ANTA Kids and FILA (China). The company launches more than 2,000 new designs of footwear items, 3,000 apparel and 1,500 accessory products every year. Anta selected Eurostop for its proven credentials of providing systems for retailers and its experience of implementations for other large scale operations in China. Hew Poh Yin, Managing Director at Eurostop China said “For the last seven years we have been building our business in China and other countries in Asia. From our offices in Xiamen, Shanghai and Singapore we have been able to offer retailers in the region a strong, local support network, backed up by the latest technology. With the China economy offering huge opportunities for retailers looking to expand, we can offer many years of experience in the retail sector as well as helping customers to overcome cultural and legislative issues in a new market.”
Open day: e-pos touch & e-commerce product show – London
On Wednesday 19th of November 2014 we will be opening our Eurostop London doors to all existing customers to present the latest Eurostop developments. During this event we will be showcasing our new e-commerce platform along with our e-pos touch solution. The day will also provide you with an opportunity to meet with key personnel and should you wish, arrange one to one meetings to discuss any current requirements. We are expecting a large number of customers to attend and will be running sessions throughout the day and would therefore appreciate it if you could indicate your interest by registering by 7th November 2014. We look forward to welcoming you on the 19th.
The Thursford Collection gears up for Christmas with the latest retail systems from Eurostop
Popular Christmas attraction in Norfolk countryside attracts 5000 visitors daily during festive season Eurostop, the leading supplier to the fashion, footwear and lifestyle sectors has announced that the Thursford Collection, located in Norfolk, is gearing up for the Christmas season with retail management systems for its attraction centre. Thursford Collection has invested in Eurostop to manage sales at its till points for its museum tours and its range of gift shops, Pantry and Christmas collections. The company chose Eurostop for its flexibility, enabling it to increase sales during the Christmas season, when its annual Christmas Spectacular attracts thousands of new visitors who book months in advance. As well as its steam engines and fairground attractions, the Thursford Collection houses one of the biggest Christmas stores in the country with thousands of items including decorations, tableware, gifts, toys and Christmas accessories. The company uses Eurostop’s e-rmis and e-pos solutions to capture sales at till point in all its shops and to manage the many line items increased during the Christmas season. Enid Griffiths, Stock Controller at Thursford Collection said; “We did all our buying for the Christmas season in the Spring ready for the Autumn when it is our busiest time as we increase our new stock with thousands of additional new lines. “The stock take is now much easier, quicker and more accurate as I can scan everything. We can keep control of stock which we just couldn’t do before and it’s also so much easier for people to pay. With an average of 5000 visitors a day during November and December, it’s really important we can provide good customer service.” Deborah Loh, Marketing Manager at Eurostop said; “Christmas is a busy time for retailers and for companies like the Thursford Collection it features as the busiest time along with the summer holidays when it attracts thousands more visitors preparing and enjoying the Christmas break. Our retail systems help retailers to manage sales of large numbers of stock items and streamline customer service.”
Specialist shoe emporium Penelope Chilvers streamlines stock management with integrated retail and e-commerce solutions from Eurostop
Eurostop, supplier of retail management solutions for the fashion, footwear and general merchandise sectors has been selected by Penelope Chilvers to provide retail and e-commerce solutions. Penelope Chilvers, described as a mecca for the ‘heel-phobic’ has a devoted following and is recognised for its flagship ‘dandy slipper’ as well as for its range of espadrilles and urban boots. The new system brings together stock management for the recently opened Ledbury Road, Notting Hill store and the burgeoning online business. Emma Turner, at Penelope Chilvers said; “With the opening of our new store and our growing e-commerce channel it was necessary for us to invest in a fully integrated stock and data solution. As well as enabling us to manage our stock more efficiently, the new solution will also allow us to run more targeted marketing campaigns and help us to build our customer loyalty database.” Eurostop was selected for a number of reasons, including its knowledge and experience in the footwear sector, its omni-channel solution that covers bricks and mortar stores as well as online, and for its flexible approach and hands on project management. The new Penelope Chilvers website will be based on Eurostop’s responsive e-commerce platform, which uses fluid layout and responsive design principals so that the website is automatically optimised to fit any screen size, from smartphones such as iPhones and Android devices, up to iPads, other tablet devices and desktop computers. By providing one website that adapts depending on the device through which it is accessed, product and customer information is maintained centrally. The benefit to the shopper of this approach is that whatever device they use, their customer details follow them. Click to Call and Click to Email buttons, and links to social media ensure that customers are able to communicate directly from their device. The Eurostop solution will provide accurate reporting on all sales, giving margin and gross profit across each channel. Merchandising reports will cover sell thru, stock cover and best sellers by colour, size and style. This will help Penelope Chilvers to avoid sell outs, and place replenishment orders for popular lines in good time. Deborah Loh, Marketing Manager at Eurostop said; “Eurostop is committed to providing retail solutions that enable high profile designers such as Penelope Chilvers to do what they do best, concentrate on the design and production of fabulous products. Our solutions help to manage the business providing timely information to support commercial decisions.”