General Retail Technology News

Retail IT and technology news articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins and product launches. The site hosts information from trade associations, government departments, research analysts and the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology in-store and in the retail supply chain. All topics are covered in these articles which include Mobile Computing, RFID, Automatic Identification/Datacapture (AIDC), Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.

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The real cost of e-commerce

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The real cost of e-commerce

By David Upton, Managing Director, DA Systems.

Fraudulent goods lost in transit (GLIT) claims cost UK retailers over £400 million last year, with the average operational cost per claim estimated at over £40. And 93% of retailers believe fraudulent GLIT claims pose a serious threat for most firms in the sector. **

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Sato launches Linux and Mac OS X drivers for thermal printers

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Sato launches Linux and Mac OS X drivers for thermal printers

Sato, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has launched new Sato CUPS Drivers which enable customers to easily print labels from Linux and Mac OS X systems to its printers.

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Launch of Rakuten Austria marks milestone entry of Rakuten's e-commerce, marketing and digital content services into 25 markets worldwide

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Launch of Rakuten Austria marks milestone entry of Rakuten's e-commerce, marketing and digital content services into 25 markets worldwide

Japanese Internet services business and e-commerce company, Rakuten, has reached a milestone in its global expansion, and now offers services in over 25 countries and territories.

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Optimising multi-channel retail – Complex, but rewarding

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Optimising multi-channel retail – Complex, but rewarding

A Maxymiser white paper.

After years of debate, the era of truly synergistic multi-channel retailing has arrived. While Wal-Mart plans to use its 10,000 retail stores to fulfil online orders, following the Amazon Locker model, Amazon is reported to be opening its own bricks and mortar stores or creating partnerships with existing retailers to respond to customer demand for support and direct access to goods.

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Motion launches In-Vehicle Computing Solution to maximise safety and improve productivity of mobile workforce

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Motion launches In-Vehicle Computing Solution to maximise safety and improve productivity of mobile workforce

Motion Computing, the global provider of mobile technology solutions built for business, has launched its In-Vehicle Computing Solution.

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PricerLab presents the 'Price Poster'

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PricerLab presents the 'Price Poster'

PricerLab, the electronic shelf labelling solutions provider to retailers, provides products designed to make stores smarter.

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British shoppers stay loyal to local high street but call for regeneration

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British shoppers stay loyal to local high street but call for regeneration

At a time when retail experts are calling for the nation to better support the Great British High Street, research from Groupon UK reveals that shoppers have started to listen but feel there's still room for improvement.

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