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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Discovering shoppers’ purchases from competitors with AI-based intelligence

1 Discovering shoppers’ purchases from competitors with AI-based intelligence

GfK has launched Attribution+, an AI-based solution for grocery and drugstore retailers to gain valuable intelligence on shoppers.

Fowlers of Bristol, the landmark motorcycle dealership, selects retail solutions from Eurostop

2 Fowlers of Bristol, the landmark motorcycle dealership, selects retail solutions from Eurostop

Eurostop has been selected by the long-established motorcycle emporium, Fowlers of Bristol, to enhance its retail management systems.

Renovotec introduces 'Enhanced Rental' rugged hardware scheme--first public showing at IMHX 2019

3 Renovotec introduces 'Enhanced Rental' rugged hardware scheme--first public showing at IMHX 2019

Renovotec, the UK rugged hardware, software and services provider, is introducing a ‘Renovotec Enhanced Rental’ scheme for supply chain rugged hardware users – a rental enhancement with full support but no price increase.

SICK shrinks UHF RFID read/writing

4 SICK shrinks UHF RFID read/writing

SICK has launched what it claims to be the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles in warehousing, materials handling, and logistics environments.

‘Formjacking’ soars as hackers hit consumers at checkout

5 ‘Formjacking’ soars as hackers hit consumers at checkout

Online forms such as login pages and shopping baskets are increasingly hijacked by cybercriminals hunting for personal financial information (PFI), according to new research from F5 Labs.

TrueCommerce announces WooCommerce integration

6 TrueCommerce announces WooCommerce integration

TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration and unified commerce solutions, has announced its integration with WooCommerce, an open-source, completely customisable eCommerce platform for entrepreneurs worldwide.

Visualsoft walks away with Charles Clinkard contract renewal

7 Visualsoft walks away with Charles Clinkard contract renewal

eCommerce and digital marketing agency, Visualsoft, has announced a contract renewal with established footwear company, Charles Clinkard.

New boost to increase diversity in nation’s cyber security industry

8 New boost to increase diversity in nation’s cyber security industry

The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been launched by Cyber Security Minister Nigel Adams.

UK shoppers fighting back against online retailers who fail to deliver

9 UK shoppers fighting back against online retailers who fail to deliver

UK consumers are fighting back against online retailers that fail to deliver, a new research report into what the UK public expects from retailers when shopping online has found.

Alcoholic beer and cider ranges shrink due to consumer health drive

10 Alcoholic beer and cider ranges shrink due to consumer health drive

The average number of alcoholic beer and cider ranges stocked in UK supermarkets is declining, as trends towards health-conscious consumption are leading consumers to opt for alcohol-free alternatives, suggests new data from ecommerce insights company, Edge by Ascential.

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