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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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New traceability and inspection system from Microscan

1 New traceability and inspection system from Microscan

Microscan, the barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions provider, has announced the release of a new traceability and inspection system specifically engineered for printed circuit board arrays.

Epicor introduces enhanced signature methodology and expanded portfolio of services capabilities

2 Epicor introduces enhanced signature methodology and expanded portfolio of services capabilities

Epicor Software Corporation has announced the launch of the enhanced Epicor Signature Methodology and expanded portfolio of services capabilities to deliver repeatable, faster and cost-effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation results to its growing global customer base.

Futura announces next-generation EPoS solution

3 Futura announces next-generation EPoS solution

Futura Retail Solutions is announcing a new 4th generation, enterprise level EPOS solution, written from the ground up and designed for high street retailers fashion and giftware brands that are looking to expand and trade internationally.

Online shopping rise a boost to website hosting industry, says UKHost4u

4 Online shopping rise a boost to website hosting industry, says UKHost4u

2013 was reported to be a record breaking year for internet shopping in Britain, with a total of £91bn reported to have been spent in the e-retail sector - an impressive 16% rise on the figures for online shopping in 2012.

attune Consulting collaborates with SAP to support development of vertical solution for fashion and lifestyle companies

5 attune Consulting collaborates with SAP to support development of vertical solution for fashion and lifestyle companies

attune Consulting has announced its collaboration with SAP on plans to design and develop a new solution to better meet the challenges faced by apparel, footwear, and accessory companies. It is intended that the new solution will leverage the power of the SAP HANA platform.

UK retailers ‘leave £1.5 billion in mobile commerce on the table’

6 UK retailers ‘leave £1.5 billion in mobile commerce on the table’

With the holiday retail season now in the rearview mirror, Jumio, Inc. has released its December 2013 mobile commerce analysis, finding that retailers celebrated the most successful mobile holiday shopping season to date, yet still missed out on over £1.5 billion in sales due to the prevalence of outdated mobile payment experiences.

Innovation is key focus for RBTE

7 Innovation is key focus for RBTE

Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) and Eccomplished, the retail tech business accelerator, have announced the companies that are taking part in The Retail Innovation Theatre at RBTE, sponsored by Epson.

Multimodal 2014 launches on-line registration

8 Multimodal 2014 launches on-line registration

The UK and Ireland supply chain show has launched on-line registration and announced its Best Practice Seminar programme.

Intersport JB uses RFKeeper's RFID retail system supported by Cross Point

9 Intersport JB uses RFKeeper's RFID retail system supported by Cross Point

Cross Point and RFKeeper have announced Intersport Jan Bols in the Netherlands, has deployed RFKeeper's Plug & Play RFID Solution for automated inventory counts and stock replenishment.

Consumers are shying away from providing feedback to companies, says new study

10 Consumers are shying away from providing feedback to companies, says new study

Consumers are shying away from providing feedback to companies, just as firms are ramping up their efforts to capture the voice of their customers, a new research study carried out by Verint Systems Inc. and the Customer Contact Association (CCA) has found.

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