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 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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MobileWorxs introduces the new xTablet Flex 10 rugged tablet

1 MobileWorxs introduces the new xTablet Flex 10 rugged tablet

xTablet Flex 10 has been designed for those users on a budget who are looking for a Windows 8.1 10″ tablet that needs to be more rugged than consumer grade but without the steep cost premium of traditional rugged devices.

NetDespatch speeds up Plantify’s order fulfilment process

2 NetDespatch speeds up Plantify’s order fulfilment process

Windsor-based specialist plant retailer, plantify.co.uk, has saved its admin staff around five hours per day by using a web-based integration solution from NetDespatch to seamlessly connect its order management system and parcel delivery network.

Barcoding, Inc. highlights enterprise efficiency, accuracy and connectivity at Executive Forum 4

3 Barcoding, Inc. highlights enterprise efficiency, accuracy and connectivity at Executive Forum 4

Barcoding, Inc., a leader in enterprise-wide mobility solutions, announces its most successful Executive Forum to date.

Spar boosts service levels to 99.5% through more effective daily planning

4 Spar boosts service levels to 99.5% through more effective daily planning

As a consequence of huge fluctuations in demand and extensive product ranges, for many retailers, consistently meeting the needs of their customers can be a real challenge.

Datalogic expands its presentation scanner portfolio with the Cobalto CO5300 scanner

5 Datalogic expands its presentation scanner portfolio with the Cobalto CO5300 scanner

Stylish design, great ergonomics, and high performance scanning at your fingertips

Datalogic, a global leader in Automatic Data Capture and Industrial Automation markets, and world-class producer of bar code readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking equipment, has announced the addition of the Cobalto CO5300 omnidirectional high performance laser scanner to their portfolio of presentation scanners.

NetDespatch speeds up Plantify’s order fulfilment process

6 NetDespatch speeds up Plantify’s order fulfilment process

Windsor-based specialist plant retailer, plantify.co.uk, has saved its admin staff around five hours per day by using a web-based integration solution from NetDespatch to seamlessly connect its order management system and parcel delivery network.

60% of British Smartphone Users Unhappy with Mobile Data Speeds

7 60% of British Smartphone Users Unhappy with Mobile Data Speeds

A new survey has found that mobile data speeds aren't meeting modern day requirements with 60% of respondents claiming to be unhappy with their smartphone's mobile internet connection.

International restaurant and entertainment venue, La Sala, brings its unique style to the UK

8 International restaurant and entertainment venue, La Sala, brings its unique style to the UK

Hospitality EPoS solutions provider TISSL, whose client base includes fine dining, casual dining, bars, cafes and members clubs, has announced that it has won the contract to supply technology to new restaurant and entertainment venue, La Sala.

Varlink introduces the Captuvo SL62 Enterprise Sled for Apple iPad Mini to its Honeywell range

9 Varlink introduces the Captuvo SL62 Enterprise Sled for Apple iPad Mini to its Honeywell range

Varlink now offers the new Honeywell Captuvo SL62 Enterprise Sled for Apple iPad Mini. Varlink says of the device:

Eclectic Bar Group PLC outsources systems support to The Help Desk

10 Eclectic Bar Group PLC outsources systems support to The Help Desk

Specialist outsourced IT support provider to the hospitality industry, The Help Desk, has announced that its services have been retained by one of the nightclub scene's most successful young businesses.

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