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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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Europe mPOS Terminals Market size to surpass US$15 Bn by 2027

1 Europe mPOS Terminals Market size to surpass US$15 Bn by 2027

According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the Europe mPOS terminals market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe, due to the growing use of mobile applications to carry out daily. 

DPD to launch autonomous delivery robots in Milton Keynes

2 DPD to launch autonomous delivery robots in Milton Keynes

Parcel delivery firm DPD is to commence autonomous robot deliveries in two Milton Keynes neighbourhoods, as part of a trial with AI-powered robotics and last mile delivery company, Cartken.

85% of disabled consumers say they haven’t requested additional support from firms

3 85% of disabled consumers say they haven’t requested additional support from firms

More than three-quarters of disabled consumers have not shared their support needs with businesses and organisations when accessing essential services, according to the latest research from Experian. 

Kyocera partners with PrintReleaf to underpin green credentials

4 Kyocera partners with PrintReleaf to underpin green credentials

Kyocera has announced a new partnership with PrintReleaf, a global certification system and software platform dedicated to automating reforestation to offset paper consumption. 

Deck Commerce and Mira Commerce announce partnership to help brands and retailers manage orders more efficiently

5 Deck Commerce and Mira Commerce announce partnership to help brands and retailers manage orders more efficiently

Deck Commerce, an award-winning order management solution for direct-to-consumer (DTC) retailers, has announced its partnership with premier digital transformation consulting agency, Mira Commerce. 

‘Cost-of-living crisis’ triggers fresh changes in consumer payment habits, according to Paysafe research

6 ‘Cost-of-living crisis’ triggers fresh changes in consumer payment habits, according to Paysafe research

As inflation rates rise across the globe, the resulting ‘cost-of-living crisis’ is forcing changes in consumer payment habits – with a particular focus on methods that help track spending.

Elf Bar sales skyrocket: UK retailers’ figures rise by up to 883%, as industry experts voice disposable vape black market concerns

7 Elf Bar sales skyrocket: UK retailers’ figures rise by up to 883%, as industry experts voice disposable vape black market concerns

New data has found UK sales of disposable vapes boomed over the last year, growing 883% between May 2021 and May 2022 at some retailers.

‘MACH adoption is the only way forward for the future of ecommerce’, warns customer experience expert

8 ‘MACH adoption is the only way forward for the future of ecommerce’, warns customer experience expert

As ecommerce continues to evolve at rapid pace, it is only businesses that react now and adopt a MACH approach to website development that will be able to deliver the levels of multi-channel experience that customers of tomorrow will come to expect as standard. Others, in the meantime, will be left behind. 

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