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Starting 1st October 2025, a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be introduced across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to help reduce litter and boost recycling rates. While Scotland will implement similar responsibilities, the Scottish Government will issue separate legislation and guidance. The environmental benefits are clear, but for retailers, the scheme brings significant changes in operations, compliance, and technology. In this blog, we explore […]
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Technology plays a fundamental role within any physical trading environment and in today’s digitally-charged world, businesses simply couldn’t operate without it. In-store technologies are constantly advancing, and businesses are using them to develop new, innovative digital experiences to meet the increasing expectations of today’s consumer. Systems’ up-time is crucial for merchants and the millions […]
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Typically known for our credentials in the retail landscape, Vista’s origins in the hospitality market is something not everybody knows! Greenalls Pubs and Restaurants was once the front-runner of the pub trade and operated for more than two centuries as a regional brewer and distiller. The early ’90s saw the pub chain grow exponentially as […]
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It all started with one customer. When Vista Retail Support was founded 25 years ago, Phil Pepper had a business idea that he believed could help a retailer achieve its IT objectives and support its rapid growth throughout the UK. That retailer was Primark. With just the company name and a small team of […]
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Vista is delighted to announce its latest partnership with WiFi SPARK, a leading specialist in customised guest WiFi solutions for businesses within the retail, […]
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Vista Retail Support recently conducted a nationwide survey to see how much the public’s shopping habits have changed since the world went into lockdown, and how we can expect these behaviours to change now that the high street has started to re-open. Nearly 400 people from across the UK took part in the survey, […]
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25 years ago, Phil Pepper had a dream and decided to start up Vista Retail Support. Over the course of two decades, the company has grown from strength to strength and is now the leading independent services provider for business critical technologies. We journey back in time with Phil to recount some of his […]
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With rising consumer expectations and […]
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Vista is delighted to announce partnership with Rennicks UK, a trusted and well-known supplier to the Highways Industry, developing and supplying the latest road traffic signs and technology. Both technology-focused, the two companies have come together to help organisations apply effective health and safety measures in the workplace. Rennicks, like every other business in […]
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This week, Vista reached a significant milestone by achieving service desk certification to ISO 20000 standards. ISO 20000 is the international standard that describes best practice for IT service management. This certification was awarded by our third party assessors, Lloyd’s Register, and is indicative of the Continuous Service Improvement culture we are proud to uphold […]