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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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4 in 5 UK consumers demand attractions do more to get them back through gates

1 4 in 5 UK consumers demand attractions do more to get them back through gates

New research reveals that despite COVID-19 rules easing, only 50% of Brits have visited an attraction since the start of the pandemic, with nearly half admitting they are still hesitant to visit due to safety concerns.

A good connection is not just for Christmas

2 A good connection is not just for Christmas

By Nick Sacke, Head of IoT and Products,Comms365.

Peak season trading this year is set to be more difficult than ever for retailers. Unprecedented supply chain disruption is threatening to decimate stock levels.

HID Global announces LinTRAK XS, Its smallest, high-performance RFID UHF tag for textile identification and tracking applications

3 HID Global announces LinTRAK XS, Its smallest, high-performance RFID UHF tag for textile identification and tracking applications

HID Global, the provider of identity and RFID tracking solutions, today has released LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items.

Relational vs. NoSQL: The days of legacy databases are numbered

4 Relational vs. NoSQL: The days of legacy databases are numbered

By Chris Harris, Vice President, Field Engineering at Couchbase.

The increased pressure of the pandemic means developers must ensure that they are equipped to meet the demands of today’s digital-first world. However, this doesn’t come without its challenges.

Preparing for Christmas 2021: 58% of UK consumers want real-time visibility of online orders

5 Preparing for Christmas 2021: 58% of UK consumers want real-time visibility of online orders

The pandemic has changed how consumers in the UK do their Christmas shopping and retailers need to start preparing now for a different looking 2021 holiday peak season, new research has found.

Low Consumer Confidence in Supply Chains Prompts Early Holiday Shopping, Research from Bright Data Reveals

6 Low Consumer Confidence in Supply Chains Prompts Early Holiday Shopping, Research from Bright Data Reveals

Bright Data, a global industry leader in making public web data accessible to all, has released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The survey demonstrates critical need for retailers to develop strong, data-driven pricing strategies this holiday season.

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