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 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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Weather chaos forces staff shortages but retail sector battles on, according to distributor

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As the UK struggles to get to grip with the difficult driving conditions caused by heavy snow and icy roads, retail sector distribution firm CCI is warning that staff shortages could hurt the countrys retail industry if the bad weather continues.

Woolworths South Africa improves buying and assortment management using i2 solution

2 Woolworths South Africa improves buying and assortment management using i2 solution

Woolworths went live with pre-season planning and buying of their womens wear, lingerie, kids wear, mens wear, footwear, accessories, home and furniture, and health and beauty business groups during October 2009.

Honeywell introduces enhancements to its Stratos 2400 product line

3 Honeywell introduces enhancements to its Stratos 2400 product line

Advancements Boost Productivity at the Point-of-Sale; Two New Models Increase Flexibility

Retailers using ATG OnDemand services see surge in web sales for 2009 holiday shopping season

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ATG has announced that its retail Commerce OnDemand clients saw a significant year-over-year increase in Web sales and conversion rates for the 2009 holiday shopping season.

Free downloadable software for retailers launched in 2010

5 Free downloadable software for retailers launched in 2010

UK based retail software vendor CTS Retail, is launching a new retail IT solution called Cervello; commercially available for free from early January 2010.

Gresvig selects Episys to communicate with customers

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Gresvig is implementing Retail Enterprise Suite from Episys, to manage all its in-store signage requirements with a view to improving its communications with customers.

4" and 6" wide label printers from Tharo Systems

7 4" and 6" wide label printers from Tharo Systems

The Tharo Systems H-400/H-600 Series thermal transfer, barcode label printers, available in 203 or 300 DPI, feature a durable all metal construction with a cast aluminium centre wall for added strength.

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