Futura Retail System Powers Cath Kidston expansion into Chinese Market
Expanding global lifestyle brand, Cath Kidston has opened two, wholly owned stores, in China’s prestigious Cloud 9 and Raffles City shopping malls in Shanghai, both powered by Futura’s international EPOS and merchandise management solution. The two Chinese stores have been fully integrated into Cath Kidston’s UK network and head office system which has used Futura retail technology since 2001. Mike Padfield, IT Director at Cath Kidston is confident that Futura is the right choice to support this expansion. “Previously we have worked with partners to…
Steamer Trading set to double in size with Futura
Specialist kitchenware retailer Steamer Trading began life in 1985 on Alfriston High Street in Sussex and today the company operates 27 stores across the South of England in cherished high street locations and each with its own very distinctive character As interest in healthy home cooking fuels the desire for quality kitchenware, so Steamer Trading continues to expand, with two new stores and a transactional website added in 2012 and a further five stores in the pipeline for 2013. Despite the very challenging economic backdrop,…