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RSS leisureLeisure company uses web to streamline suppliers
News Bourne Leisure has kicked off an e-procurement pilot in a shake up of its supplier base that will cost around £400,000 in the first year and may see the number of its suppliers reduced by half. It will incorporate... [28 Jan 2008]
With ZXTM, Bourne Leisure Enjoys No Downtime During Holidays
White Paper Bourne Leisure had a limited web farm hosted in-house with most of their servers being hosted with third parties. To accelerate the online applications of Bourne Leisure's multiple websites, they chose... [30 Apr 2009]
Oyster card: Taking over London from libraries to leisure centres
News There are a few boroughs in London that provide access to services along with the Oyster service including some which offer access to library or leisure centre facilities, using the card as an authentication mechanism. [17 Mar 2005]
Re:Viewing 2006: The year in retail and leisure
News The retail and leisure space was rife with new technologies in 2006 - not to mention a supermarket becoming Microsoft's new software rival. Allowing customers to stay connected while on the move became a big priority for... [18 Dec 2006]
Sports and Leisure Management Transforms Its Business by Using an Integrated Solution
White Paper Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) is a specialist contractor providing managed services to local government since 1987; currently managing 32 sports and leisure centres in Leicestershire, it employs... [29 Nov 2006]
Resort Builds a World-Class Leisure Experience on Latest Technologies
White Paper DestiNY USA, a waterfront resort in upstate New York, features the world's largest enclosed and integrated structure. Its planners called on the latest technologies to support worldwide collaboration, reduce design and construction... [28 Sep 2007]
Sainsburys fills trolley with £500m web shopping
News Supermarket Sainsburys has had a good half-year on the high street and on the web.silicon.com Retail & Leisure Get the latest retail and leisure news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the R&L... [12 Nov 2008]
Thorntons whips up suppliers with reverse auctions
News Chocolate retailer Thorntons has secured significant savings by switching its reverse auction procurement services to Wax Digital.silicon.com Retail & Leisure Get the latest retail and leisure news... [09 Oct 2007]
3G gives infotainment a sporting chance
News Leisure, sports and infotainment content will start to mushroom as 3G networks become the norm worldwide, analysts believe. Europe, the analysts report, will be the biggest market for mobile leisure,... [03 Jan 2007]
Bar Chain Builds on Expansion Success With Mobile Solution for Field Managers
White Paper United Kingdom-based Inventive Leisure has grown rapidly since its first vodka bar opened in 1996. Inventive Leisure worked with JMC, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, to roll out Windows Mobile... [28 Sep 2007]
£45m broadband deal to transform coin-ops
News Gaming and entertainment machine company Leisure Link Group has signed a £45m deal to give its kiosks broadband access. Norman Crowley, CEO of Inspired Broadcast Networks, part of the Leisure Link Group,... [04 May 2005]
Retail therapy: silicon.com launches new section
News silicon.com today launched a new section of the site aimed at business and IT decision-makers in the retail and leisure sectors. The new section - Retail & Leisure - will provide up-to-the-minute news,... [08 Aug 2006]
Thomas Cook outsources to Accenture
News Leisure travel specialist Thomas Cook Group has extended its outsourcing agreement with professional services company Accenture - a deal worth $400m over the next 10 years.silicon.com Retail & Leisure [06 Nov 2007]
Virgin Atlantic passengers flying through check-in
News Passengers at Heathrow's terminal three are flying through check-in thanks to joined up passenger databases.silicon.com Retail & Leisure Get the latest retail and leisure news straight to your inbox.... [29 Apr 2008]
Domino's online sales heat up
News Takeaway chain Domino's Pizza has reported further expansion of its internet business in its year-end figures.silicon.com Retail & Leisure Get the latest retail and leisure news straight to your inbox. [20 Feb 2008]
