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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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Datalogic announces the new Gryphon 4500 Serie

1 Datalogic announces the new Gryphon 4500 Serie

Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, has announced the new Gryphon 4500 series of wireless scanners, a premium level of 2D hand held readers for general purpose applications, that now offers both wireless communications and new wireless battery charging models.

Logility merges the art and science of retail planning with new inspiration board, enhanced analytics and digital asset library

2 Logility merges the art and science of retail planning with new inspiration board, enhanced analytics and digital asset library

Logility, Inc., a leading provider of advanced retail planning and collaborative supply chain optimisation solutions, has announced a set of enhanced capabilities available within the Logility Voyager Solutions Retail Optimisation platform.

Five key trends shaping the supply chain in 2019

3 Five key trends shaping the supply chain in 2019

2018 was a turbulent year for most industries - logistics and supply chain was no exception. With Brexit, stockpiling, supply chain problems for big brands, and big name retailers closing stores left, right and centre, the next year is undoubtedly going to be as eventful, if not more so.

The Supply Chain Academy and Leeds Trinity University have signed an agreement to deliver Degree Apprenticeship in supply chain management

4 The Supply Chain Academy and Leeds Trinity University have signed an agreement to deliver Degree Apprenticeship in supply chain management

25 apprentices, including employees of Uniserve, Henry Shein and Royal Mail have enrolled to study for the Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship over the next three years.

Redbox Digital to deliver a new, streamlined online experience for Latest in Beauty

5 Redbox Digital to deliver a new, streamlined online experience for Latest in Beauty

Redbox Digital, a Magento Global Elite Partner, has partnered with Latest in Beauty, the UK beauty sampling & subscription-based service to deliver a new, online shopping experience for its ever-expanding customer base.

Synaxon UK teams-up with Internet of Printing to drive supplies sales and margins for members

6 Synaxon UK teams-up with Internet of Printing to drive supplies sales and margins for members

Synaxon UK has formed a partnership with Internet of Printing (IOP) giving members the opportunity to develop their sales of printer supplies products by making use of the company’s services.

Fashion shoppers 44% more likely to make a purchase from Woodhouse Clothing thanks to new AI-powered personalisation

7 Fashion shoppers 44% more likely to make a purchase from Woodhouse Clothing thanks to new AI-powered personalisation

The introduction of AI-based personalisation means shoppers who visit men’s online fashion retailer, Woodhouse Clothing, are now 44% more likely to make a purchase. The new technology, which works across both mobile and desktop, is also helping to increase the retailer’s average order value, which is up 7%.

Banks leave customers open to more outages through code vulnerabilities

8 Banks leave customers open to more outages through code vulnerabilities

Veracode’s latest State of Software Security report (SoSS) revealed financial services is one of the slowest industries when it comes to addressing common vulnerabilities found in software.

New security system delivers 36% reduction in staff injuries for Post Office

9 New security system delivers 36% reduction in staff injuries for Post Office

An integrated security system that includes new IP cameras and two-way audio technology has seen the rate of injuries as a result of attacks on Post Office staff decline by 36% in just three years.

AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation

10 AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation

AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, a leading biomass wood fuel supplier in the UK, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system to help transform its customer experience.

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