More than 90% of the UK's leading retailers believe 'goods lost in transit' (GLIT) fraud is a serious threat, yet most say that home shopping firms don't have strategies or processes in place for thwarting false claims, according to research undertaken by event organiser Retail Knowledge for consumer data and insight firm Transactis. The research report, entitled The Digital Shoplifting Survey, was based on interviews with a cross-section of leading retailers attending a recent anti-fraud conference organised by Retail Knowledge.
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Most online retailers see false 'lost goods' claims as threat but don't have strategy to deal with problem
Apr 30, 2013
First batches sold out: Handheld starts shipping the all-new Algiz 10X rugged tablet and the updated Algiz XRW rugged notebook
Apr 30, 2013
Handheld Group, manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has started shipping its new Algiz 10X rugged tablet PC for field professionals.
Scoffs selects IBS EPOS solution for anticipated brand roll out
Apr 30, 2013
Scoffs has commissioned Intelligent Business Systems (IBS) to provide an EPOS solution in anticipation of a roll out across the south in the next two years.
Socket Mobile releases Spring colour collection of Apple-certified barcode scanners
Apr 30, 2013
Socket Mobile, Inc. has announced the upcoming availability of a Spring colour collection of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7Ci, a small and sleek wireless barcode scanner for the Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone® and iPod touch.
Axida 'revolutionised' home delivery for Shire Garden Buildings
Apr 30, 2013
Shire Garden Buildings has implemented Axida's HDi two-man home delivery software to keep pace with its growing order book.
