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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Pyramid goes for North American Market

1 Pyramid goes for North American Market

Pyramid Computer has announced that a new global setup in the fast growing self-service kiosk industry will be unveiled at The NRF Big Show, New York City, 12 – 14 January. The company will use the event to officially announce the opening of its new North America operations, based in Boca Raton, Florida, USA.

Capgemini report: Automation provides competitive advantage to retailers to bring customers back in store

2 Capgemini report: Automation provides competitive advantage to retailers to bring customers back in store

As automation technology continues to mature, it is becoming increasingly a point of competitive advantage, with consumers responding positively to the improved convenience that it can deliver. However, in order to capitalize on this trend, retailers will need to prioritize automation that creates positive consumer experiences rather than as a cost saving exercise, according to new research from the Capgemini Research Institute.

Generous Sunderland shoppers support good causes

3 Generous Sunderland shoppers support good causes

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Sunderland, with generous shoppers helping to support a whole range of charitable causes.

SATO launches new printer to meet the front line needs of the supply chain

4 SATO launches new printer to meet the front line needs of the supply chain

SATO has launched the CT4-LX smart mini label printer. Equipped with a colour touch panel LCD for intuitive operation, the printer is claimed to be easy to use for operators of varying skill levels, in a space-saving manner, widely across many sectors and geographic regions.

FutureProof Retail and SIRL announce 'last foot' shopper targeting and analytics

5 FutureProof Retail and SIRL announce 'last foot' shopper targeting and analytics

Together, the two companies will enable retailers to deploy FutureProof's mobile self-checkout and service counter solutions fully integrated with SIRL's Indoor GPS & customer analytics platform that offers shoppers personalized recommendations in real-time through activation at the "last foot" of their physical store journey.

CounterPath chosen by Honeywell to create Unified Communications (UC) Solution for mobile devices and handheld scanners

6 CounterPath chosen by Honeywell to create Unified Communications (UC) Solution for mobile devices and handheld scanners

CounterPath Corporation, a global provider of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) solutions for enterprises and service providers, has partnered with Honeywell to create Smart Talk -- a new Unified Communications (UC) software solution that enables organizations to streamline communications, increase productivity, and enhance customer experiences by allowing mobile workers to connect and collaborate on the devices they already use in their daily operations.

FutureProof Retail's scan and go solution featured at NRF 2020

7 FutureProof Retail's scan and go solution featured at NRF 2020

utureProof Retail’s scan and go mobile checkout solutions featured in National Retail Federation Big Show 2020 with implementation workshops, solution demos for fashion and grocery retailers, and live store tours!

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