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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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Poor fit responsible for three-quarters of perceived fashion crimes, survey shows

1 Poor fit responsible for three-quarters of perceived fashion crimes, survey shows

Three-quarters of the most common 'crimes against fashion' committed by women and two-thirds of the outfit offences committed by men result not from poor design or misjudged buying choices, but from poor fit, a survey from Fits.me suggests.

Star launches DK-AirCash – low-cost POS accessory to 'Mobilise' cash drawer

2 Star launches DK-AirCash – low-cost POS accessory to 'Mobilise' cash drawer

With the explosion of mobile POS and low cost payment solutions such as iZettle, Payleven and SumUp, Star Micronics cements its position as the manufacturer of the widest range of POS accessories for this market.

Shoppers more willing to buy by mobile when banks lead the way

3 Shoppers more willing to buy by mobile when banks lead the way

European smartphone shoppers are even more confident engaging in mobile commerce if they could do so using services provided by their bank, according to research published by the Future Foundation.

Luxury brand Vertu selects BrightSign players for global in-store signage network

4 Luxury brand Vertu selects BrightSign players for global in-store signage network

BrightSign, LLC has announced that Vertu, provider of luxury mobile phones, has opted to use its players in its global network of boutiques and concessions.

Bitdefender launches free Safepay standalone to protect eBanking, shopping

5 Bitdefender launches free Safepay standalone to protect eBanking, shopping

Bitdefender has launched Safepay, the technology that shields online transactions from growing criminal threats, as a free desktop app to help bring back confidence to online surfing and shopping.

Top five fixes for a sluggish mobile workforce

6 Top five fixes for a sluggish mobile workforce

By Steve Mason, Vice President, EMEA, ClickSoftware.

If you've ever felt despondent about the way your mobile workforce operates, chances are so have your customers, your colleagues and the field team themselves. Here are five ways to improve the way your mobile operations work.

Eurostop publishes step-by-step guide to omni-channel retailing

7 Eurostop publishes step-by-step guide to omni-channel retailing

Eurostop, the supplier to the fashion, footwear and lifestyle sectors, has published a white paper outlining a step-by-step approach to implementing omni-channel retailing.

Checkpoint Systems introduces premium protection against theft for luxury and high-end retailers

8 Checkpoint Systems introduces premium protection against theft for luxury and high-end retailers

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., manufacturer of shrink management solutions, has announced its new underfloor Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna designed primarily for luxury and high-end retailers who require a discreet but high-performance security system.

Consolis launches low-cost integrated EPoS/payment system for small and medium-sized UK retailers

9 Consolis launches low-cost integrated EPoS/payment system for small and medium-sized UK retailers

Recent research from Santander UK revealed that many small businesses are losing sales opportunities because of their lack of flexible payment options.

Maxatec announces new rugged 10.1-inch Android tablet PC

10 Maxatec announces new rugged 10.1-inch Android tablet PC

Maxatec has launched a new 10.1-inch Android Business Pad that is claimed to provide a substantially superior mobile computing platform to standard tablet PCs.

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