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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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Engineering careers in retail: Yes, they do exist

1 Engineering careers in retail: Yes, they do exist

Engineers play a very important role in business, but one area that many people don’t consider when they think about engineering is retail. Surprisingly, there are a few career options for engineers who want to work in the retail industry.

Increased requirements in retail – DENSO scores with innovative scanners and handheld terminals

2 Increased requirements in retail – DENSO scores with innovative scanners and handheld terminals

Customers have high expectations of retail businesses nowadays. In order to make shopping in a retail store an experience, retail companies must have full control not only at the point of sale (POS), but also in the warehouse for the inventory processes.....

Rakuten Marketing gives Boxfresh a foothold in men's shoe market

3 Rakuten Marketing gives Boxfresh a foothold in men's shoe market

Digital marketing company, Rakuten Marketing, is working with men's footwear brand, Boxfresh, to re-establish its brand in UK and German markets and drive repeat business among online customers.

Thriving UK tech innovation firm VST Enterprises announces expansion in three new continents

4 Thriving UK tech innovation firm VST Enterprises announces expansion in three new continents

Cybersecurity firm VST Enterprises (VSTE) has expanded into three new international locations. The global company will open offices in Armenia, Asia Pacific and South Africa to bring its secure scannable code technology to markets where it will have a positive impact on business and society.

Migrants across the globe can send money to all major mobile wallets in Tanzania, Uganda and all mobile numbers in Nigeria

5 Migrants across the globe can send money to all major mobile wallets in Tanzania, Uganda and all mobile numbers in Nigeria

TerraPay, the mobile payments switch and Instant Cash, one of the fastest growing money transfer companies in the world, have teamed up to enable real-time cross border money transfers to mobile wallets.

NOVUS: a game changer

6 NOVUS: a game changer

NOVUS, the logistics and supply chain management degree scheme that guarantees successful graduates with a job, is partnering with Business on the Move, the supply chain board game.

Certona and Farfetch Black & White partner to deliver personalised e-commerce to luxury brands

7 Certona and Farfetch Black & White partner to deliver personalised e-commerce to luxury brands

Certona, the real-time omnichannel personalisation solutions provideer for brands and retailers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Farfetch, the global platform for luxury.

Peter Hahn relies on software solution from inconso AG for expanding logistics capacities

8 Peter Hahn relies on software solution from inconso AG for expanding logistics capacities

The mail-order company Peter Hahn has started the efficient expansion of logistics capacities in Winterbach, Swabia.

Digital Desertion: 60% of consumers less loyal to brands after poor website and app performance, survey reveals

9 Digital Desertion: 60% of consumers less loyal to brands after poor website and app performance, survey reveals

Internet users are growing more demanding and less forgiving, according to the results of a consumer survey from Apica, the performance monitoring and testing experts.

Bravissimo delivers customer experience boost with new ecommerce platform

10 Bravissimo delivers customer experience boost with new ecommerce platform

Lingerie retailer, Bravissimo, has underpinned its international omnichannel capabilities and enhanced customer experience with a new ecommerce platform in conjunction with Black Pepper Software, the agile software development provider.

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