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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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Aramex UK looks to strengthen position in e-commerce market as sector tipped for further growth

1 Aramex UK looks to strengthen position in e-commerce market as sector tipped for further growth

Aramex UK, the global logistics provider catering for SMEs and e-commerce brands, is poising itself for increase demand for its services this year as the sector gears up for further growth.

Co-op teams-up with Uber Direct to ‘deliver’ continued ‘quick commerce’ growth via the convenience retailer’s own online shop

2 Co-op teams-up with Uber Direct to ‘deliver’ continued ‘quick commerce’ growth via the convenience retailer’s own online shop

Co-op has expanded access to its own online shop, accessed via the Co-op app, through a new partnership with Uber Direct, Uber’s white-label delivery solution.

Navigating e-commerce growth: Choosing the tight tech stack beyond ERP

3 Navigating e-commerce growth: Choosing the tight tech stack beyond ERP

Selecting the right technologies plays a pivotal role in facilitating connectivity, driving efficiencies, and ensuring seamless operations as businesses scale and become more complex. A key consideration for many large-scale enterprises is the adoption of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Cyolo launches Cyolo PRO: A hybrid secure remote access solution for OT environments

4 Cyolo launches Cyolo PRO: A hybrid secure remote access solution for OT environments

Cyolo, the access company for the digital enterprise, has launched Cyolo PRO (Privileged Remote Operations), a hybrid secure remote access solution for Operational Technology (OT).

Matalan launches groundbreaking GenAI tool to drive online sales in UK first

5 Matalan launches groundbreaking GenAI tool to drive online sales in UK first

Kin + Carta, the global digital transformation consultancy, has created a generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tool for UK retailer Matalan, which allows it to create detailed product descriptions for new items as they are added to its online inventory.This is claimed to be a first for the UK retail sector.

Moody's comment on blocked EU supply chain law & global implications

6 Moody's comment on blocked EU supply chain law & global implications

Earlier this week, EU countries blocked a proposed law requiring large companies to check if their supply chains use forced labour or cause environmental damage.

Twin channel sortation solution for leading Japanese fashion retailer

7 Twin channel sortation solution for leading Japanese fashion retailer

United Arrows, one of Japan’s leading fashion retail brands, has seen a significant increase in the efficiency of the order sortation process at its Tokyo distribution hub following the introduction of a mobile robot-based sorting system supplied and installed by LiBiao Robotics.

Closing the loop on AI point solutions to deliver context and visibility

8 Closing the loop on AI point solutions to deliver context and visibility

By Stephen Amstutz, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Xalient.

Today most organisations are thinking about or deploying AI and, in effect, trying it out. This is supported by Gartner, which states that approximately 80% of enterprises will have used generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) application programming interfaces (APIs) or models by 2026.

PayCargo and Rippey AI Partner to Bring Innovation to Growing Logistics Payments Network

9 PayCargo and Rippey AI Partner to Bring Innovation to Growing Logistics Payments Network

Partnership will focus on connecting artificial intelligence with both payable and receivable invoices.

Getac enhances its range of versatile Android devices with launch of AI-ready fully rugged tablet

10 Getac enhances its range of versatile Android devices with launch of AI-ready fully rugged tablet

Getac has introduced the AI-ready ZX80, a brand new 8-inch fully rugged tablet, powered by the versatile Android operating system.

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