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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 partners with OnCue Technologies to deliver In-aisle point-of-information systems

1 ​Fujitsu partners with OnCue Technologies to deliver In-aisle point-of-information systems

Fujitsu has announced an International Distribution and License Agreement with OnCue Technologies, a developer of in-aisle point-of-information solutions that are designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience.

Socket Mobile unveils small, light, 2D attachable barcode scanner

2 Socket Mobile unveils small, light, 2D attachable barcode scanner

Socket Mobile, Inc., provider of mobile productivity solutions, has announced its new model 8Qi 2D Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS)

DynaSys introduces 'Ready To Plan' 1.2 solution for retail and manufacturing companies

3 DynaSys introduces 'Ready To Plan' 1.2 solution for retail and manufacturing companies

DynaSys S.A.S., a division of QAD Inc., provider of Demand and Supply Chain Planning solutions, has announced the launch of 'Ready To Plan' 1.2 (RTP), a preconfigured Demand and Supply Chain Planning (SCP) solution for retail and manufacturing companies. It is also expanding its staff to better serve new and existing customers in France and Europe.

Real-time stock accuracy is key to fulfilling omni-channel shopping experience

4 Real-time stock accuracy is key to fulfilling omni-channel shopping experience

By Gareth Thomas, Business Consultancy Manager, UK & Nordics, Zetes.

If today's retailing is about getting the right products to the right place at the right time, it is only by getting the fundamentals of stock accuracy and visibility right that retailers will succeed in delivering the seamless 'omni-channel' shopping experience that customers now expect.

Voice Recognition and Logistics: Driving change with ease of use

5 Voice Recognition and Logistics: Driving change with ease of use

By Pierrik Chaignaud, Wavelink

In today's market, multiple Voice picking solutions are now accessible and readily available, even to smaller-sized warehouses, by emulating existing information in the ERP.

Ticket and receipt printing performed by integrated printer from Citizen at Vienna Museum of Art History

6 Ticket and receipt printing performed by integrated printer from Citizen at Vienna Museum of Art History

Art and modern technology are not a contradiction: This is shown by the automatic ticket vendors in the entry area at the Vienna Museum of Art History and the Treasury.

Logistics and customer service: not such strange bedfellows

7 Logistics and customer service: not such strange bedfellows

By Lewis Marston, CEO, Rocket Consulting

Optimising the logistics element of an organisation's supply chain is not an obvious focal point for improving customer service and experience. But in leaving this critical business function in the hands of a third party, are retailers missing a trick?

TouchStar 'State of the Union' survey reveals 65% of organisations are planning to invest in new mobile technologies before 2017

8 TouchStar 'State of the Union' survey reveals 65% of organisations are planning to invest in new mobile technologies before 2017

TouchStar Technologies Ltd., a Belgravium Technologies PLC company and specialists in the design, supply and support of rugged mobile devices has published the results of its first annual 'State of the Union' survey for mobile computing.

Introducing the high performing L130/135 Rugged tablet series from Mio, available at Varlink

9 Introducing the high performing L130/135 Rugged tablet series from Mio, available at Varlink

Varlink, the specialist IT distributor based in York, has announced the launch of the L130/135 Series of high performing rugged tablets to its MioWORK portfolio.

Varlink announces integration of EPoS Distributor Sales Division

10 Varlink announces integration of EPoS Distributor Sales Division

Varlink, the York based specialist IT distributor founded in 2005, has completed the integration of their EPoS sales division, EPoS Distributor.

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