Rethinking Retail: Unified Commerce and Growth in an Uncertain World

Rethinking Retail: Unified Commerce and Growth in an Uncertain World Retail has always been defined by change but right now, change feels relentless. Whether it’s consumer expectations, supply chain volatility, or digital disruption, there’s a sense that we’ve entered the most challenging era the industry has ever seen. But speak to any veteran retailer, and […]
Choosing the Right Technology Partner: Why Independent IT Consultancy Matters

Choosing the Right Technology Partner: Why Independent IT Consultancy Matters In an increasingly complex retail landscape, choosing a technology partner can be overwhelming. With a constant stream of new IT vendors and solutions hitting the market, finding the right fit for your business requires more than just a technical evaluation, it demands an understanding of […]
Scaling Globally: Strategies For Seamless Expansion

Scaling Globally: Strategies For Seamless Expansion Expanding into international markets offers tremendous growth potential, but it also brings unique challenges. While the promise of new customers and revenue streams is appealing, the complexities of navigating regional regulations, varying consumer behaviours, and diverse technology landscapes cannot be overlooked. Success lies in finding the right balance between […]
Transforming Retail with Modular Unified Commerce: Crew Clothing’s Story
Transforming Retail with Modular Unified Commerce: Crew Clothing’s Story 2nd April RTS 2025, ExCeL, London Retail success today isn’t just driven by systems – it’s shaped by the partnerships behind them. At this year’s Retail Technology Show, Crew Clothing Company, together with PMC and Retail247, took to the stage at ExCeL in London to share […]
The Rise and Rise of Self-Checkout: UK Retail’s Big Experiment

The Rise and Rise of Self-Checkout: UK Retail’s Big Experiment To self-checkout or not to self-checkout – that is the question If you’ve ever been berated by a robotic voice for an “unexpected item in the bagging area,” you’ll understand why these machines provoke responses ranging from admiration to outright fury. But, love them or […]
The Future of Retail: Key Takeaways from National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show 2025
The Future of Retail: Key Takeaways from National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show 2025 Following a successful trip to New York for the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual event, PMC gathered retail leaders on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, for a post-event breakfast briefing and discussion of the key insights. The discussion, led by […]
Relentless Momentum: Leading Through Change at PMC’s Customer Conference
Relentless Momentum: Leading Through Change at PMC’s Customer Conference On the 12th November 2024, 80 retail leaders, technology experts, and innovators gathered at the Silverstone Museum for PMC’s Customer Conference. Set against the backdrop of the iconic racing venue, the theme ‘Relentless Momentum’ perfectly captured the spirit of the event and resonated deeply with the […]
Legacy System Modernisation: peeling the onion

Legacy System Modernisation: peeling the onion Retail IT is like an onion, growing more layers over time. New innovations and business changes have been adding layers for years, making it increasingly complex and “interesting.” For many retailers, the reality is that legacy IT often doesn’t work as well as needed, particularly in a demanding and […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Test Automation
A Comprehensive Guide toTest Automation Digital Transformation is accelerating across all industry verticals and market sectors. Evolving customer expectations are requiring retailers and B2C organisations to re-evaluate their operating models. With the new IT infrastructures required for digital transformation comes a high rate of new systems, releases and upgrades across a growing number of applications. […]
A guide for Unified Endpoint Management
A guide forUnified Endpoint Management Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) is the amalgamation of different device management technologies into one. This allows a retailer to remotely monitor, manage and secure all their end-user devices, such as point of sale (POS) devices, desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, wearables and mobile devices. Why do retailers need Unified Endpoint Management? […]