The business disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in four out of five (82%) retailers changing their approach to stock management and is driving five retail supply chain trends.
This is according to a new report from logistics company Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG), which shows how the pandemic has caused stock management issues for 92% of retailers.
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 Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
COVID-19 drives five retail supply chain trends
Oct 19, 2020 Comments (0)
Four in ten (42.2%) retail professionals feel their mental health is worse than a year ago
Oct 14, 2020 Comments (0)
According to the latest study by the UK independent job board, CV-Library, four in ten (42.2%) retail professionals feel their mental health is worse than it was a year ago.
One Digital Signage partners with the Government's COVID-19 recovery fund to help Midlands SMEs adapt and recover during the pandemic
Oct 14, 2020 Comments (0)
One Digital Signage is working with local businesses needing help to adapt and recover following the COVID pandemic.
Online retailers risk alienating older generations amid a rush to digitise during COVID
Oct 14, 2020 Comments (0)
The shift towards online shopping risks alienating older consumers in the event of another lockdown, according to research by global commerce agency 5874 Commerce.
Job market boom predicted in supply chain sector as vacancies rise above pre-lockdown levels
Oct 14, 2020 Comments (0)
The supply chain sector will experience a job market boom over the coming months as over 60 percent of workers in warehouse, logistics and delivery spent time during lockdown searching for a new role, according to latest research.
‘Prioritise H&S’ ahead of online Xmas sales spike, Bureau Veritas tells retailers
Oct 14, 2020 Comments (0)
With tighter coronavirus restrictions forcing increasing numbers of Christmas shoppers online this year, compliance authority Bureau Veritas is advising retailers and logistics firms to prepare for the extra health, safety and hygiene risks this rise in festive e-commerce sales will bring.
New Covid ‘red alert’ plans: Britain’s couriers prepare once more for the front door to become the front line
Oct 13, 2020 Comments (0)
At the height of the coronavirus national lockdown in March, the Government prioritised delivery drivers as key workers. Under the Government’s new three-stage ‘traffic light’ coronavirus alert plans – which could be introduced as early as Thursday – Britain’s delivery drivers are again bracing for the front door’s return to the front line in the battle against Covid.
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab Active3 – built for the modern workforce
Oct 13, 2020 Comments (0)
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has launched the new Galaxy Tab Active3, a rugged tablet based on the popular Tab Active2 design to meet the rigor of today’s mobile workforce with a sleek, compact design for portability.
BlackBerry AtHoc and ServiceNow partner to deliver secure and reliable incident response management
Oct 12, 2020 Comments (0)
BlackBerry Limited has partnered with ServiceNow to integrate the BlackBerry AtHoc service within the Now platform for rapid crisis communications and IT service management.
Konica Minolta withdraws from Drupa 2021 while engaging with customers in new and creative ways
Oct 12, 2020 Comments (0)
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has announced its decision to withdraw from its participation at drupa 2021 to follow the path of new, tailored formats of engaging with its customer base.
