Only 4% of consumers believe retailers know what they like when shopping via a particular channel, but this could be improved if retailers embraced a consistent and coherent omnichannel strategy, a survey by Omnico has found.
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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 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.
Omnico powers COOP Denmark’s mobile loyalty app
Sep 13, 2016
Mobile loyalty app rollout scheduled for 1 October 2016 alongside 150 year anniversary celebrations of the grocery brand
Retailers' top five priorities for enhancing shopper experience revealed in new report
Sep 07, 2016
Retail success is now being driven by a set of new measures, according to original research in a new report from Arvato, a global provider for full-service eCommerce and supply chain solutions, and Practicology, a leading multichannel consultancy.
NiceLabel recognised in Europe’s largest business competition
Sep 07, 2016
NiceLabel, developer of label and marking productivity software solutions, has been named National Champion in the European Business Awards (EBA) 2016/17. The Awards' core purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe.
Tracking innovation technology sees Road specialist Freightex shortlisted for Global Freight Award 2016
Sep 06, 2016
European road service Freightex and data aggregator and unifier GateHouse Logistics have jointly announced that Freightex's service offering incorporating the unique ghTrack data tracking technology has been shortlisted in the innovation category of the Global Freight Awards 2016. The Awards are run in association with Lloyds List.
XPO Logistics extends award-winning relationship with Asda
Sep 06, 2016
National supermarket retailer Asda Walmart has renewed its long-term agreement with XPO Logistics for reverse logistics operations.
CSL signs agreement to license RFID patents from Round Rock Research
Sep 06, 2016
Convergence Systems Limited (CSL), a global provider of passive RFID products and active RTLS equipment, has announced that Round Rock Research, LLC (Round Rock) had granted CSL an RFID patent license. The agreement provides CSL with a license to the complete portfolio of RFID technology patents held by Round Rock.
How workforce management technology can help the retail industry overcome the impact of the national living wage
Sep 06, 2016
By Jason Shorrock, VP Retail Strategy, JDA.
The introduction of the compulsory national living wage in April 2016 is great news for the UK's six million workers that stand to benefit from what is fundamentally an immediate pay rise.
Amazon Dash Button – the shopping experience of the future?
Sep 06, 2016
By Alex MacPherson, Solution Consultant Manager, Manhattan Associates.
The recent announcement of the Amazon Dash Button is yet another example of how Amazon continues to be one step ahead of the retail game. Retailers all over the globe aspire to catch up to their constant innovation and this latest stunt should be no different.
Harting's new robust mid-range RFID reader offers highly flexible tailored customer solutions
Sep 06, 2016
Harting's new Ha-VIS RF-R300 UHF RFID reader is a highly flexible unit which combines extremely robust construction for use in the toughest industrial environments with flexible modular software that allows it to be tailored to a wide range of applications.