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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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Handheld Group ranked number 340 fastest growing technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010

1 Handheld Group ranked number 340 fastest growing technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010

Handheld Group has ranked number 340 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA.

InnoTeletek's CW20 Series handheld computer brings compact data collection to in-premise and field workers alike

2 InnoTeletek's CW20 Series handheld computer brings compact data collection to in-premise and field workers alike

InnoTeletek, a developer and manufacturer of versatile mobile computers, has announced that the global launch of the Catchwell CW20 Series handheld computer will take place this month.

Tobacco vending machines feature durable touch capability

3 Tobacco vending machines feature durable touch capability

Diversified technology company 3M has announced that its slim, compact and highly durable touch screen displays are being incorporated in tobacco vending machines installed in hotels, bars and restaurants worldwide.

Retailers can increase gross profit margins by 20 per cent through better sourcing and product development

4 Retailers can increase gross profit margins by 20 per cent through better sourcing and product development

Retailers can increase their gross profit margin by up to 20 per cent through changes in sourcing, product development, and the way they work with suppliers, according to Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA).

Partner Tech unveils handheld EPoS with Windows Mobile

5 Partner Tech unveils handheld EPoS with Windows Mobile

EPoS specialist, Partner Tech, has unveiled its latest handheld terminal for the hospitality and catering industry.

Government must be ambitious for UK manufacturing CBI

6 Government must be ambitious for UK manufacturing CBI

The UK manufacturing sector should be at the forefront of the country's economic development, the CBI said this week.

Dobbies expands e-commerce with NYK

7 Dobbies expands e-commerce with NYK

NYK Logistics is supporting the growth of Dobbies Garden Centres' ecommerce business by expanding the internet fulfilment operation it provides for www.dobbies.com, the retailer's online garden centre.

3 Quick Tips for the Christmas Website hangover - 2011 Planning

8 3 Quick Tips for the Christmas Website hangover - 2011 Planning

The online Christmas plans are pretty much put to bed now, and many websites are entering their CodeFreeze time to leave the site alone, not change anything, and pray that key routes like the CheckOut pages will handle the traffic peaks OK through to 2011!

Online retailers and travel companies need to be better at managing pricing to make this a profitable Christmas

9 Online retailers and travel companies need to be better at managing pricing to make this a profitable Christmas

Lixto Software has some specific views on how pricing intelligence needs to be used more effectively by businesses to help them make the most of the Christmas shopping season.

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