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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Handheld wins Scandinavian top quality company award

1 Handheld wins Scandinavian top quality company award

The Handheld Group, supplier of rugged PDA's and devices, has for the fourth year running been awarded "Gazelle" status as one of Sweden's fastest growing and profitable companies.

Ten top tips to maximise mobile retailing this Christmas

2 Ten top tips to maximise mobile retailing this Christmas

Maxymiser, the provider of conversion rate optimisation solutions, has announced Ten Top Tips for retailers to boost their mobile retailing strategy in the run up to Christmas.

Innovation overload at Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions 2012

3 Innovation overload at Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions 2012

Visitors to Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payment Solutions 2012 are set to experience an extensive array of new developments on display.

Empathica launches Online Resource Centre for Customer Experience Management professionals

4 Empathica launches Online Resource Centre for Customer Experience Management professionals

Empathica Inc., provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to more than 200 of the world's most respected brands, has launched its Online Resource Centre.

Transactis Home Shopping Index shows the online channel is reaching maturity

5 Transactis Home Shopping Index shows the online channel is reaching maturity

The unparalleled growth of online shopping over much of the last decade appears to be starting to level off, as the internet has matured as a purchasing channel and emerged the centrepiece of an established multi-channel retail mix, the five-year Transactis Home Shopping Index shows.

46 per cent of online shoppers will leave purchases to the last minute this Christmas

6 46 per cent of online shoppers will leave purchases to the last minute this Christmas

Nearly half (46%) of UK shoppers will be doing last minute online shopping in the week leading up to 25 December this year, but over two thirds (67.3%) don't trust retailers to deliver gifts before the big day according to new research. 27% simply expect deliveries to be late.

Halfords to gain customer insight through Empathica feedback programme

7 Halfords to gain customer insight through Empathica feedback programme

Halfords, the retailer of bicycles, car parts and accessories, has retained Customer Experience Management experts Empathica, to analyse feedback from its new, 'That's Helpful, That's Halfords' strategy.

Avery Dennison's Retail Branding and Information Solutions Division expands operations in Russia

8 Avery Dennison's Retail Branding and Information Solutions Division expands operations in Russia

Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) is expanding its capabilities in Russia.

Retailers welcome Dartford Toll hold

9 Retailers welcome Dartford Toll hold

The wise decision to scrap plans to increase toll charges at the Dartford Crossing until after April 2012 is a boost to households and retailers ahead of Christmas.

Pennies, the electronic charity box, announces partnership with Commidea

10 Pennies, the electronic charity box, announces partnership with Commidea

Commidea is the latest technology provider to get behind Pennies, the electronic charity box.

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