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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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Explore DataVan's latest revolutionary retail solutions at EuroCIS 2018

1 Explore DataVan's latest revolutionary retail solutions at EuroCIS 2018

Self-checkout, universal tablet docking, and lightweight POS terminals

DataVan, one of the world's leading retail and hospitality touch-point technology providers, has joined EuroCIS 2018 in Düsseldorf to showcase its new range of self-service kiosk terminals, multi-purpose touchscreen terminals, and a universal tablet docking station.

How to save the British high street

2 How to save the British high street

By Declan Kennedy, CEO at StitcherAds.

Another Christmas passes and another set of retail spending figures make grim reading for bricks and mortar retail stores.

TalkTalk Business offers wholesale partners more affordable resiliency options with Shadow VLAN

3 TalkTalk Business offers wholesale partners more affordable resiliency options with Shadow VLAN

TalkTalk Business is offering its wholesale partners across their vast Ethernet network, (over 3,000 exchanges) more affordable resiliency options than ever before with Shadow VLAN.

Ecrebo appoints Kelvin Clibbon as new CTO

4 Ecrebo appoints Kelvin Clibbon as new CTO

Ecrebo has appointed Kelvin Clibbon as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Clibbon is an experienced technical executive who brings more than 20 years of experience delivering innovative products that have enjoyed significant market success.

Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation – FSB research

5 Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation – FSB research

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) research shows that over a third (33%) of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while a further third (35%) are only in the early stages of preparations.

Automated parcel delivery – the future of last mile

6 Automated parcel delivery – the future of last mile

By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO NetDespatch.

I read a particularly interesting article this week. It focused on technology and the changing face of delivery. Paragraph after paragraph it waxed lyrical about how consumers were finally starting to embrace new forms of delivery, such as drones and autonomous vehicles, and argued that with robotic drivers no longer limited to our TV screens, soon enough our science-fiction dreams would become a reality.

Elo helps Hardy Amies deliver a tailor-made digital experience

7 Elo helps Hardy Amies deliver a tailor-made digital experience

Founded in 1946, Savile Row menswear store Hardy Amies has its heritage ingrained in the British fashion history. Its founder and namesake, Sir Edwin Hardy Amies actually started out as an official dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II, before progressing to menswear, creating several outfits for her royal tour of Canada back when she was a princess.

Retail software vendor itim appoints new UK MD

8 Retail software vendor itim appoints new UK MD

UK retail software vendor, itim, which supplies point-of-sale, merchandising and supply chain solutions to retailers including The Entertainer, Debenhams and Sainsbury, has appointed a new UK managing director to assist with the continuing growth of the company.

The nation’s bad shopping habits highlighted in study

9 The nation’s bad shopping habits highlighted in study

A new study has highilghted the most common bad shopping habits exhibited by customers across the UK, with putting items back in the wrong place topping the list.

Checkpoint announces its first in-store underfloor RFID solution

10 Checkpoint announces its first in-store underfloor RFID solution

As physical stores look to push the boundaries of retail design, demand for non-intrusive security systems at the store entrance/exit is growing.

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