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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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"What's in it for me?": Three quarters of UK shoppers say they get nothing in return for sharing their personal data with brands

1 "What's in it for me?": Three quarters of UK shoppers say they get nothing in return for sharing their personal data with brands

Loyalty marketing agency ICLP today reveals that 71% of British shoppers do not feel that it's worth sharing their personal data with brands, and 48% don't believe that their personal information will be treated with respect.

New pocket size scanner with RFID by DENSO

2 New pocket size scanner with RFID by DENSO

In the retail industry today, customers have high expectations. To build a profitable and engaging in-store experience, companies need full control not only at the point of sale (POS) but also from storage to inventory, to staff enablement, to personal shopping solutions – and in many other areas. DENSO, part of the Toyota group, offers mobile data solutions and reliable devices for the retail industry.

Shoreditch meets new e-cigarette labelling rules with Rotech’s offline coding solution

3 Shoreditch meets new e-cigarette labelling rules with Rotech’s offline coding solution

The RF2 standalone friction feed overprinting system fitted with iJet coding system from Rotech is enabling London-based e-cigarette company Shoreditch to meet new labelling rules without having to make changes to the rest of its production line.

UPSU benefits from upgraded POS technology

4 UPSU benefits from upgraded POS technology

University of Plymouth Students' Union (UPSU) is an independent registered charity with a broad remit and commercial scope.

Guide to how large retailers can comply with ESOS phase two

5 Guide to how large retailers can comply with ESOS phase two

Energy has published a free guide to how large retailers can prepare for compliance with phase two of the UK Government's Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

Fastsigns' Kingston product portfolio grows as centre expands

6 Fastsigns' Kingston product portfolio grows as centre expands

The Kingston branch of global signage specialist Fastsigns has doubled in size, following an expansion project worth £250,000.

MariElla Labels Oy announced as the digital retail solutions provider for Helsinki fashion store Björkqvist

7 MariElla Labels Oy announced as the digital retail solutions provider for Helsinki fashion store Björkqvist

MariElla Labels Oy – a manufacturer of EllaFashion electronic price tags – has announced the installation of its digital and disruptive retail solution in Helsinki fashion store Björkqvist.

81% of shoppers find sales disappointing

8 81% of shoppers find sales disappointing

Research by Blue Yonder, the provider of artificial intelligence solutions for retail, has revealed that while shoppers are incentivised by discounts to make a purchase and are willing to postpone purchases to get the best prices, over half (51%) of international shoppers are disappointed when they feel a product isn't discounted enough.

Carhartt puts Point of Sale to work with OneView Commerce digital store platform

9 Carhartt puts Point of Sale to work with OneView Commerce digital store platform

OneView Commerce has announced that Carhartt, Inc. has signed an agreement with OneView for its cloud-based Digital Store Platform to support Carhartt's efforts to deliver a seamless cross-channel journey and create a personalised experience that meets a broad range of customer needs.

Morleys deploys Squirrel Loyalty at new Bexleyheath store

10 Morleys deploys Squirrel Loyalty at new Bexleyheath store

Morleys Stores is the first to implement Futura's new Loyalty Card solution signing up over 9,000 customers in the first 15 days of operation at its brand new department store in Bexleyheath, which opened in April.

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