retail solutions


TC Contractors secures New


Look contract Independent contract cleaning specialist, TC Contractors has successfully implemented a UK-wide cleaning contract for fashion retailer New Look. The brand won the business in a competitive tender and is now responsible for the daily servicing of 340 outlets including


Access figures


on the move Retail solutions specialist, Futura, has announced a new mobile application to provide real-time access to sales figures and other key management information from a standard mobile device. Initially available for Blackberry and iPhones, Futura4Phone will enable busy managers on the move to access head office data to see overall performance figures or to drill down into sales of specific lines, promotions or individual store performance to whatever detail they require. Trialling the Futura4Phone application, Andy Latham (pictured),


managing director of Alworths commented: “Futura4Phone gives me live, up to the minute sales and other management information while I am out of the office. This enables me to keep up to date with company performance and to instigate actions in line with performance; it creates a business environment that is able to react to the changing wants and needs of our customers in the most cost effective way.” Futura4Phone is available to Futura customers priced from £400 plus installation, maintenance and support. For more information call 01189 841925,


email sales@futurauk.com or visit www.futurauk.com


flagship stores and its prestigious new central London offices. Kirsten Pottinger, senior operations manager at New Look commented: “It was evident that TC Contractors is a progressive company with a clear understanding of the retail industry and our business. It also has the right infrastructure and operational processes in place to be able to deliver a high quality service on a consistent basis whilst ensuring best value. We’ve been particularly impressed by the professionalism of its staff ranging


from cleaning operatives to the senior team at head office.” Nick Pipping, TC Contractor’s CEO (pictured) says, “Winning the New Look contract has been a major boost to the business and underlines our position as a retail industry specialist with an in-depth understanding of our clients’ operations and the consumer shopping experience.” For more information call 01737 814016, email kevin.meighan@tc- contractors.co.uk, or visit www.tc-contractors.co.uk


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