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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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Queen's Park Rangers Football Club transforms its retail operations with new hardware and software

1 Queen's Park Rangers Football Club transforms its retail operations with new hardware and software

Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR), founded in 1882, is one of the capital's oldest and best-loved teams. Playing in the Championship League from its home ground at Loftus Road, the club hopes to build a new stadium at Old Oak Common.

Clubhouse Studios create new digital platforms for Dishoom and Byron

2 Clubhouse Studios create new digital platforms for Dishoom and Byron

As Dishoom celebrates its success as a new entry at number 36 in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies list, Clubhouse Studios reveal its digital platform for the brand has increased bookings ten fold.

Two become one – Tying the brands together as Ergonomic Solutions launches new corporate identity at EuroShop 2017

3 Two become one – Tying the brands together as Ergonomic Solutions launches new corporate identity at EuroShop 2017

Ergonomic Solutions (www.ergonomic-solutions.net), the designer and supplier of technology mounting & mobility solutions at the point of sale, point of payment and point of service, has launched its new corporate identity at EuroShop 2017 (Dusseldorf 5th- 9th March, Hall 6 Stand C62).

Calling time on the retail supply chain

4 Calling time on the retail supply chain

To be competitive in this Amazon dominated retail environment demands better range, lower supply chain costs and improved customer service – a model which cannot be achieved with today's complex and expensive supply chain.

WHSmith Travel to Implement RELEX’s Supply Chain Optimisation Technology for its Fresh and Chilled Foods

5 WHSmith Travel to Implement RELEX’s Supply Chain Optimisation Technology for its Fresh and Chilled Foods

WHSmith Travel has selected RELEX Solutions, one of the fastest growing providers of integrated retail and supply chain planning solutions, to improve demand forecasting and replenishment in order to increase availability and reduce wastage of its fresh and chilled foods.

Wirecard and T-Systems collaborate on joint IoT shopping solution

6 Wirecard and T-Systems collaborate on joint IoT shopping solution

T-Systems International GmbH, a global information and communication technology operator, is now working with Wirecard AG to develop internet technology at the point of sale (POS). The aim of the collaboration is to bring the shopping experience into the age of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Survey reveals a need for EDI integration among ERP users

7 Survey reveals a need for EDI integration among ERP users

Almost 88% of EDI users have an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, a MRP (Materials Resource Planning) system or other planning system, according to a survey of companies conducted recently by leading EDI company, Data Interchange.

East meets West: How the eCommerce giants are attacking the UK B2B market

8 East meets West: How the eCommerce giants are attacking the UK B2B market

Mark Thornton, Marketing Director at Maginus, examines the looming possibility of Alibaba entering the UK wholesale and B2B market from the East – as it simultaneously faces competition from the West with Amazon preparing to launch a dedicated business offering.

Eureka Solutions helps surfwear retailer to ride the wave of growth

9 Eureka Solutions helps surfwear retailer to ride the wave of growth

A UK clothing retailer, started nearly 30 years ago by two enthusiastic surfer brothers, has turned to award-winning cloud business solutions provider Eureka Solutions and NetSuite to help take the business to a whole new level.

Maxoptra launches Facebook bot for real-time ETA messaging

10 Maxoptra launches Facebook bot for real-time ETA messaging

Dynamic route planning and scheduling software specialist, Maxoptra, has released a new Facebook bot that enables real time delivery information to be accessed by customers via social media.

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