The Ecommerce channel expanded 147% globally in Q2 2015, according to Icecat based on 1.8 Billion data-sheets downloads. DELL thrives now that HP splits. Advanced digital cameras, 3D, beauty & health and DIY peak. The e-channels in Asia and Eastern Europe surge.
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.
Getac helps Royal Signals RFC train for success with new kit
Aug 19, 2015
Getac, the global designer and manufacturer of rugged mobile devices, is providing vital sponsorship for some of the toughest individuals in the world – members of the British Army's Signallers rugby team.
Phishing - the hook may be seen, but employees unlikely to report it
Aug 19, 2015
A survey of over 200 IT professionals at this year's InfoSecurity Europe has found that, while almost 80% of organisations have a process for employees to report phishing emails to the IT/security department, most don't.
Online fulfilment solutions specialist aims to lead the market
Aug 19, 2015
The fast-growing e-commerce order fulfilment specialist, DK Fulfilment Ltd, has announced plans to become the leading company in the highly competitive UK e-retail fulfilment sector.
Pop-up retail now worth £2.3 billion to UK economy, new EE and Cebr report reveals
Aug 19, 2015
Pop-up retail is now worth £2.3 billion to the UK economy according to Britain's Pop-Up Retail Economy, the second annual report into the pop-up sector from Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The report, commissioned by EE, the UK's most advanced digital communications company, found that pop-ups now account for 0.76 per cent of total UK retail turnover, up from 0.6 per cent the year before, an increase of more than £200 million in sales.
BlueStar receives top retail solutions distributor award for third year running
Aug 19, 2015
BlueStar, the global distributor of ADC, mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, digital signage, and security technology solutions, recently attended the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) RetailNOW conference in Orlando, FL.
Tesco highlights issue many businesses continue to face
Aug 19, 2015
In the wake of the recent Tesco half-year profit overstating scandal, businesses and their professional advisors are being urged to look far more closely at how they handle rebates.
SATO to exhibit innovative labelling solutions for postal industry at POST-EXPO 2015
Aug 19, 2015
SATO, the global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, will showcase its latest solutions for the postal, courier and express industries at this year's POST-EXPO (stand #1090), in Paris from 29 September to 1 October.
Lifestyle fashion expands with Futura
Aug 19, 2015
North Devon-based lifestyle brand Saltrock, which set out selling T-shirts with surfing motifs, has gone live with a new EPOS and head office retail management system from Futura Retail Solutions.
