This summer reality hit companies under the government mandatory Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme. Deferred since 2011, companies affected finally had to pay out for their carbon allowances effectively a tax on energy usage amounting to 30 million for the 30 hospitality sector companies involved.
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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 Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
Victoria's Secret London flagship unveils visionary multi-media customer experience from PlayNetwork
Sep 11, 2012
PlayNetwork, producer of media experiences for brands worldwide, has created a multi-media in-store customer experience for legendary lingerie brand Victoria's Secret at its New Bond Street flagship store in London.
New Toshiba POS provides low cost, high speed solution for retailers
Sep 11, 2012
Toshiba TEC's new WillPOS M30 provides an affordable, high-speed Point of Sale system in a sleek, compact unit designed for retailers wishing to connect with consumers in the new world of multi-channel retailing.
British retail narrows the gap in Olympic month
Sep 11, 2012
Latest figures from Ipsos Retail Performance showed that British retail had cause for quiet satisfaction last month. Ipsos' Retail Traffic Index (RTI), which monitors the volume of shoppers in non-food stores across the UK, recorded a narrowing gap between this year and last.
Axis introduces flexible miniature HDTV cameras for exceptionally discreet
Sep 11, 2012
Axis Communications, the provider of network video, has introduced AXIS P12 Network Cameras, described as a series of cameras for exceptionally discreet indoor and outdoor surveillance.
Box Technologies introduces Motion Computing's next-generation F5t and C5t rugged tablet PCs
Sep 11, 2012
Box Technologies, the UK provider of customer interface technology solutions, has announced the launch of Motion Computing's next generation F5t and C5t Tablet PCs.
JDA FocusConnect: 5-7 November 2012
Sep 11, 2012
JDA FocusConnect is an annual event that generates and accelerates many valuable opportunities across the EMEA region. Drive your customers, prospects, partners and influencers to this premier retail, supply chain, logistics, price & revenue management industry conference.
Varlink offers resellers a FOC standard contract on one of its best-selling PDA terminals, the Opticon H-22
Sep 11, 2012
Distributor Varlink reports that there has never been a better time to invest in the Opticon H-22 PDA terminal. For a limited time only Opticon is offering all Varlink customers a free standard OptiCare service contract for one device on their next order of the Opticon H-22 (limited to one per customer).
Ergonomic Solutions launches Partner Programme
Sep 11, 2012
Ergonomic Solutions (www.ergonomic-solutions.net), the designer and supplier of mounting and security solutions within the retail, mass transit, banking and logistics sectors, has launched its dedicated channel partner offering - The Space Programme.
Sainsbury's selects Wesupply for strategic non-foods project
Sep 11, 2012
With over 900 suppliers now benefiting from browser access to the Sainsbury's Supply Chain for Food products, Sainsbury's, in partnership with Wesupply, has launched a new strategic initiative to achieve the same results for suppliers in the non-food supply chain.