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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 Technology, Surveillance & 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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How retailers can master customer data

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How retailers can master customer data

By Mark Dunleavy, Informatica.

Times haven't ever been tougher for the retail industry. According to the British Retail Consortium, British retail sales plunged unexpectedly in April this year, falling 2.2 per cent on a like-for-like measure compared to 2012.

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Lulu Guinness selects Futura EPOS and Retail Management Solution to power international growth

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Lulu Guinness selects Futura EPOS and Retail Management Solution to power international growth

Lulu Guinness has selected the Futura EPOS and retail management solution to drive further performance across its retail network including stores in London, New York and its growing international online business.

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Online retail boosts Manchester hosting company growth

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Online retail boosts Manchester hosting company growth

Manchester tech company Melbourne Server Hosting, voted one of the coolest places to work in the UK, has reported a spike in business from e-retailers.

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The 'ultimate POS protection for retail and hospitality clients', as J2 launches new Universal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

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The 'ultimate POS protection for retail and hospitality clients', as J2 launches new Universal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Global EPoS hardware manufacturer, J2 Retail Systems, has integrated the ultimate level of power protection into its touchscreen terminal product range.

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New POS PDA for Android and IP65 rated mobile computer

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New POS PDA for Android and IP65 rated mobile computer

Maxa Technologies (Maxatec) has announced the release of the new Xplore DT4000 POS PDA for Android and the Catchwell CW31 rugged mobile computer.

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Fashion brands in danger - not listening to customers is bad for business

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Fashion brands in danger - not listening to customers is bad for business

Consumer demands are increasingly driving fashion retail, shows new research among 1,000 regular fashion consumers undertaken by Attune Consulting, a global solution provider to the fashion industry.

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Southend Airport takes off into the Cloud

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Southend Airport takes off into the Cloud

As footfall and passenger numbers soar at Southend Airport, in the last twelve months alone there have been in excess of 720,000 passengers fly from the airport, they have deployed a cloud-based software system to help them manage their own retail operations.

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Most online retailers see false 'lost goods' claims as threat but don't have strategy to deal with problem

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Most online retailers see false 'lost goods' claims as threat but don't have strategy to deal with problem

More than 90% of the UK's leading retailers believe 'goods lost in transit' (GLIT) fraud is a serious threat, yet most say that home shopping firms don't have strategies or processes in place for thwarting false claims, according to research undertaken by event organiser Retail Knowledge for consumer data and insight firm Transactis. The research report, entitled The Digital Shoplifting Survey, was based on interviews with a cross-section of leading retailers attending a recent anti-fraud conference organised by Retail Knowledge.

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First batches sold out: Handheld starts shipping the all-new Algiz 10X rugged tablet and the updated Algiz XRW rugged notebook

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First batches sold out: Handheld starts shipping the all-new Algiz 10X rugged tablet and the updated Algiz XRW rugged notebook

Handheld Group, manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has started shipping its new Algiz 10X rugged tablet PC for field professionals.

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Scoffs selects IBS EPOS solution for anticipated brand roll out

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Scoffs selects IBS EPOS solution for anticipated brand roll out

Scoffs has commissioned Intelligent Business Systems (IBS) to provide an EPOS solution in anticipation of a roll out across the south in the next two years.

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