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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Enterprise Labelling Best Practices: How to mitigate risk, optimise processes and improve agility

1 Enterprise Labelling Best Practices: How to mitigate risk, optimise processes and improve agility

The white paper 'Adopting Next Generation Labelling Technology Enhances Enterprise Agility and Reduces Costs' published by NiceLabel identifies the hidden costs, inefficiencies and risks resulting from legacy labelling operations, and how adopting next-generation labelling technology can enhance your enterprise's agility, flexibility, and label quality.

7DayShop implements Social Proof SmartBlock from Fresh Relevance

2 7DayShop implements Social Proof SmartBlock from Fresh Relevance

Fresh Relevance, the real-time engagement marketing company, has announced that 7dayshop has implemented its new Social Proof SmartBlock to increase consumer confidence and in turn drive sales.

Resilient Systems enhances Incident Response Platform through strategic integrations with IBM and HP

3 Resilient Systems enhances Incident Response Platform through strategic integrations with IBM and HP

Resilient Systems, the incident response (IR) solutions provider, has announced the release of version 24 of its award-winning Incident Response Platform (IRP).

A&W installing digital menu boards from Cineplex Digital Networks

4 A&W installing digital menu boards from Cineplex Digital Networks

Cineplex Digital Networks ('CDN') has been selected by A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. ('A&W') to become the sole provider of digital menu boards for its over 850 restaurants across Canada. Signage installation has already begun in some locations.

Device management support for better ROI

5 Device management support for better ROI

Lars Houbak, general manager of Spirent Mobilethink, explains why management support in devices is fundamental for the mobile industry to successfully roll out VoLTE services and for carriers to start getting a full return on investments

Roke becomes founding member of GCHQ-supported Cyber Security Academy

6 Roke becomes founding member of GCHQ-supported Cyber Security Academy

The University of Southampton has launched a new Cyber Security Academy, which will be announced at the IA15 event in London, hosted by GCHQ.

Design-led retail

7 Design-led retail

By Jamie Croggon, Chief Innovator, Unique Secure.

Bricks and mortar retail is in turbulent times, having to redefine itself in a digital world. The importance of interior design is well understood.

Retailers need to ensure efficient, engaging and intuitive websites to win over Generation Consumer

8 Retailers need to ensure efficient, engaging and intuitive websites to win over Generation Consumer

Challenge for retailers is to balance sites with richer content, making them responsive across every device while being efficient to navigate.

Understanding the trade-off between complexity of technology and simplicity of experience online is a battleground for strategists and marketers alike when it comes to attracting Generation Consumer.

MOD offers Christmas shoppers a luxury marketplace

9 MOD offers Christmas shoppers a luxury marketplace

A Parisian born design deity has Christmas shopping all wrapped up with a luxury online store that celebrates contemporary European style.

Email beats social media as best channel for customer service in retail

10 Email beats social media as best channel for customer service in retail

Email delivers the fastest and most accurate customer service in retail, far exceeding social media and other channels, according to research from multichannel customer engagement software provider Eptica.

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