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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 TechnologySurveillance & 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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See the latest e-fulfilment intralogistics solutions at Warehouse Technology Group event

1 See the latest e-fulfilment intralogistics solutions at Warehouse Technology Group event

Visitors to the Warehouse Technology Group's (WTG) latest live event will hear a range of presentations from high profile speakers on the subject of 'managing your warehouse to keep pace with the new world of e-tailing'.

New technology partnership extends AURES Technologies’ reach in fashion and sports club retail

2 New technology partnership extends AURES Technologies’ reach in fashion and sports club retail

One of the UK's longest-established retail technology companies, Esperus Systems Ltd, has brought its business to global EPoS manufacturer AURES Technologies in a partnership that will see AURES Yuno touchscreen terminals as the 'go to market' choice for Esperus client rollouts.

Struggles with technology endanger independent retailers, warns WorldPay

3 Struggles with technology endanger independent retailers, warns WorldPay

WorldPay research has uncovered that both consumers (75%) and small business owners (60%) are deeply concerned about the diversity of Britain's high streets in a new study.

Top 100 grocery and health & beauty retailers are taking a more selective approach to overseas expansion

4 Top 100 grocery and health & beauty retailers are taking a more selective approach to overseas expansion

The second Internationalisation of Retail study, from The Consumer Goods Forum and Planet Retail, shows that major retailers are still becoming more international rather than less so – and at a surprisingly swift rate.

Major UK retailers say definite 'Yes' to more omni-channel sales

5 Major UK retailers say definite 'Yes' to more omni-channel sales

Almost a third (32%) of major UK retailers plan to install technology that enables in-store shoppers to order an item unavailable in one branch from another holding it in stock, according to a survey conducted by retail specialists Martec International for Omnico, the software and services company enabling omni-channel experiences.

PDC's Smart Band RFID Wristband System enhances the guest experience at Great Wolf Lodge in California

6 PDC's Smart Band RFID Wristband System enhances the guest experience at Great Wolf Lodge in California

PDC has announced the installation of its Smart Band RFID Wristband System at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, the brand's newest property located in Garden Grove, for electronic access control and cashless payments.

Three-quarters of UK adults would walk away from a business that has been hacked - banks and HMRC perceived as best at dealing with hacks, while retailers and travel sites below par

7 Three-quarters of UK adults would walk away from a business that has been hacked - banks and HMRC perceived as best at dealing with hacks, while retailers and travel sites below par

A new study from Centrify reveals that 75 per cent of adults in the UK would stop doing business with, or would cancel a membership to, an organisation if it was hacked.

Datalogic unveils new UK & Ireland office with partners and customers

8 Datalogic unveils new UK & Ireland office with partners and customers

Datalogic, global provider of Automatic Data Capture and Industrial Automation solutions, and producer of barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors for detection, measurement and safety, vision systems and laser marking equipment, officially opened its new UK&I office with a celebration for partners and customers.

Lakeland selects PCMS

9 Lakeland selects PCMS

With a wide collection of creative kitchenware and home products, Lakeland has chosen PCMS' Vison Commerce Suite, including Vision BeanStore as its point of sale (PoS) solution and Vision Channel Manager to orchestrate data between the retailer's other selling systems and the rest of its IT infrastructure.

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