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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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The Digital Divide: Research reveals discord between marketers’ actions and consumers’ behaviours

1 The Digital Divide: Research reveals discord between marketers’ actions and consumers’ behaviours

The ever-evolving digital landscape, with its ever-increasing online channels, is posing significant challenges on marketers to understand how best to interact with their customers. 

Renovotec launches supply chain rental campaign for latest Epson Colorworks label printers

2 Renovotec launches supply chain rental campaign for latest Epson Colorworks label printers

Renovotec, the UK-based rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies, is launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users.

Intelligent promotion in retail – the vital ingredient of consumer experience

3 Intelligent promotion in retail – the vital ingredient of consumer experience

Consumers are in a stronger position than ever in their relationships with brands and retailers, and their satisfaction and loyalty come with a high price tag. To meet their expectations, retailers need to provide personalised and memorable shopping experiences. Promotions have a key role to play in this.

BRCGS works with online retailer to demonstrate best practice

4 BRCGS works with online retailer to demonstrate best practice

The newly upgraded BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution will be adopted by HelloFresh, the meal kit company. The new version of the Standard, which was launched in November 2020, has been expanded to include e-commerce operations, will ensure the quality and safety of Hello Fresh products during their storage and distribution throughout the supply chain.

The impact of UK reopening on pedestrian flows across major cities

5 The impact of UK reopening on pedestrian flows across major cities

Celebration was in the air as the UK welcomed the return of outdoor dining and non-essential retail on 12 April. The hospitality and retail sectors alike have been radically hit by the Covid-19 pandemic over the last year, but visitor recovery is evident as the UK’s roadmap to recovery has now entered its initial phases.

Remote working fuels huge growth in IT vacancies with demand up 71%

6 Remote working fuels huge growth in IT vacancies with demand up 71%

Despite the impact Covid-19 has had on recruitment activity, professional IT vacancies have fared considerably well, with the number of jobs available in quarter one 2021 71.7% higher than the same time a year earlier. That’s according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the recruitment sector.

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