Retail Information Technology news dedicated to in-store and supply chain IT hardware & software solutions

Eurostop has been selected by the long-established motorcycle emporium, Fowlers of Bristol, to enhance its retail management systems.

Renovotec, the UK rugged hardware, software and services provider, is introducing a ‘Renovotec Enhanced Rental’ scheme for supply chain rugged hardware users – a rental enhancement with full support but no price increase.

SICK has launched what it claims to be the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles in warehousing, materials handling, and logistics environments.

TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration and unified commerce solutions, has announced its integration with WooCommerce, an open-source, completely customisable eCommerce platform for entrepreneurs worldwide.

The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been launched by Cyber Security Minister Nigel Adams.

The average number of alcoholic beer and cider ranges stocked in UK supermarkets is declining, as trends towards health-conscious consumption are leading consumers to opt for alcohol-free alternatives, suggests new data from ecommerce insights company, Edge by Ascential.

Loughborough-based SDI Displays, a manufacturer of retail and visual merchandising equipment, has invested in a suite of cyber security technologies to ensure its business and data are protected against cyber threats.

Barracuda, a partner and provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, has acquired advanced bot detection technology from InfiSecure Technologies.

Experts from some of the world’s biggest brands, including Carlsberg, LUSH Cosmetics, and Just Eat, will come together at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019 to debate the industry’s hottest topic – sustainability. With plastic no longer king of the packaging arena, the show’s headline feature will welcome an array of industry experts to discuss the alternatives to traditional plastic and take a critical view of their green credentials.

Airlines want to use RFID technology to create solutions for lost baggage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that from 2020, each piece of luggage will be equipped with an RFID tag.

Traka has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the changing nature of retail banking in the UK, using latest case examples to consider branch management and shifting customer expectations.