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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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​Wincor Nixdorf preferred service provider for Tesco in Europe

1 ​Wincor Nixdorf preferred service provider for Tesco in Europe

Wincor Nixdorf has been chosen to provide services to Tesco in seven European countries. The IT company has delivered services for Tesco stores in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey for several years, and in the mid of 2012 a multi-year contract was signed with Tesco extending the relationship to include the UK and Ireland.

One iota launches complete in-store eCommerce solution

2 One iota launches complete in-store eCommerce solution

One iota, the cloud-based, multi-channel retail solutions provider, has launched its in-store Commerce solution SmartPod, with a multi-store pilot with Footasylum at selected UK stores.

Brightpearl highlights the risks to productivity for growing retailers of underinvestment in IT systems

3 Brightpearl highlights the risks to productivity for growing retailers of underinvestment in IT systems

Brightpearl, the commerce acceleration platform, has highlighted the growing risk of smaller businesses relying on technologies to manage their back office that are often not fit for purpose or duplicate tasks. In speaking to its customers and prospects, Brightpearl uncovered what it describes as an alarming trend of either outdated technologies or ones that are being asked to perform tasks beyond their design.

Demandware Labs accelerates social marketing and eCommerce integrations

4 Demandware Labs accelerates social marketing and eCommerce integrations

Demandware, Inc., the on-demand eCommerce solutions provider, has announced the availability of new social plug-ins from Demandware Labs to simplify and accelerate the integration of a retailer's eCommerce site with Facebook and Google+.

Sato Group continues expansion into global market

5 Sato Group continues expansion into global market

Sato Group has established PT. Sato Nagatomi, a new company formed as a joint venture between Sato Group and PT. Indonagatomi in Jakarta, Indonesia.

KoamTac adds Samsung Galaxy SIII, Apple iPhone 5 and Pantech Vega Racer Smartphone Cases

6 KoamTac adds Samsung Galaxy SIII, Apple iPhone 5 and Pantech Vega Racer Smartphone Cases

Barcode scanner company KoamTac, Inc. has taken another step towards helping companies save money while keeping up with rapidly changing technology with the release of three more smartphone cases made to work with its suite of Bluetooth barcode data and card readers.

Maxatec announces new Partner search in EMEA

7 Maxatec announces new Partner search in EMEA

Maxa Technologies (Maxatec), a value-added supplier of specialist IT hardware, is embarking on an aggressive search to expand its partner network .

The Co-operative Food to offer customers greater service through next generation self-checkout

8 The Co-operative Food to offer customers greater service through next generation self-checkout

Wincor Nixdorf, the retail and banking solutions provider, has announced that The Co-operative, the national food retailer, has chosen to implement the CINEO self-checkout solution in its high street stores and local community locations across the UK.

Kewill breaks the service barrier between shippers and carriers

9 Kewill breaks the service barrier between shippers and carriers

Kewill, provider of shipping solutions that streamline global trade and logistics, has announced the launch of Kewill Universal Carrier Module (UCM).

Baccarat enters a new digital era with the global launch of its eCommerce operation

10 Baccarat enters a new digital era with the global launch of its eCommerce operation

Baccarat has selected eCommera, the provider of intelligent eCommerce trading solutions, to create the new digital 'look' as part of a new global online development.

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