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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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Fujitsu delivers PC mass-production economics to Retailer PoS

1 Fujitsu delivers PC mass-production economics to Retailer PoS

Fujitsu has made in-store retail more adaptable and responsive, while optimising Point of Sale (PoS) economics at any scale, with the introduction of the TeamPoS 7000 S-Series modular controller.

Online retailers lose sales through irrelevant promotions, poor follow-up with shoppers

2 Online retailers lose sales through irrelevant promotions, poor follow-up with shoppers

Nearly three-quarters of online retailers (74 per cent) miss out on sales by promoting irrelevant items to online shoppers, according to new research from OrderDynamics.

Maxatec PDA keeps beer on tap for SPAsoft customers

3 Maxatec PDA keeps beer on tap for SPAsoft customers

Brewing industry solutions company SPAsoft has selected the Arbor Gladius 5 rugged handheld from Maxatec for mobilising its Brewery Management System (BMS).

Sato Group to accelerate its global growth strategy

4 Sato Group to accelerate its global growth strategy

Sato, the global provider of barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, has announced plans to accelerate its global growth strategy through the establishment of two new group companies – Sato Global Solutions and Sato International.

Euclid report shows bleak state of the US retailing industry between B2S and the holiday shopping season

5 Euclid report shows bleak state of the US retailing industry between B2S and the holiday shopping season

Euclid, the in-store retail analytics solutions provider, has released its monthly retail benchmarks report to analyse shopper activity and behavior during the month of October.

Star Micronics demonstrates range Of mPos tablet printing solutions at Apps World 2014

6 Star Micronics demonstrates range Of mPos tablet printing solutions at Apps World 2014

At Apps World 2014, international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics will be exhibiting what it claims to be the industry's largest range of mPOS tablet printing solutions, as well as demonstrating the latest enhancements to its powerful 38cm high 'All-in-One' interactive communication platform, AsuraCPRNT.

Feedback Ferret's customer feedback devices set to benefit Polish retail sector

7 Feedback Ferret's customer feedback devices set to benefit Polish retail sector

Following the signing of a new partnership agreement with retail technology firm, SmartLife, Feedback Ferret is gearing itself up to launch its customer feedback solution into the Polish retail market.

Maxatec launches new Arbor 9.7" rugged tablet PC

8 Maxatec launches new Arbor 9.7" rugged tablet PC

The Arbor G0975 from Maxatec is a 9.7" slimline but rugged tablet PC utilising a quad-core Intel® processor for powerful performance.

Retailers will invest in customer insights, technology capabilities and organisational re-design, according to Second Annual EKN Future of Stores Benchmark

9 Retailers will invest in customer insights, technology capabilities and organisational re-design, according to Second Annual EKN Future of Stores Benchmark

The role of the brick and mortar store is evolving. In order to provide the expected omni-channel experience to customers, retailers need to re-train the store through four key properties including store design and branding, personalisation, omni-channel hub and operations and the intelligent store, according to EKN's Second Annual Future of Stores Benchmark, underwritten by HP, Tyco and Xerox.

Young shoppers challenge retailers to create a more engaging in-store experience

10 Young shoppers challenge retailers to create a more engaging in-store experience

At the recent Samsung Futurescape retail pop up event in Westfield, White City, Samsung outlined the findings of a new retail report, in a bid to prevent the UK high street from turning into a row of 'brand showrooms' and instead become a street of retail theatres.

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