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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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Smartrac launches high-temperature hard tag

1 Smartrac launches high-temperature hard tag

Smartrac N.V., the developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID transponders and inlays, has broadened its product range of hard tags for industrial applications by another high-temperature RFID tag.

Asda Direct selects Manhattan Associates to support business growth

2 Asda Direct selects Manhattan Associates to support business growth

Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, has announced that Asda Stores Ltd., the UK multi-category retailer, has selected multiple components from the Manhattan Scope supply chain solution portfolio to support the future growth of its general merchandise ecommerce operation Asda Direct.

Handheld rugged mobile devices certified by Mobile Tornado 'Push to Talk' instant communications

3 Handheld rugged mobile devices certified by Mobile Tornado 'Push to Talk' instant communications

Handheld Group has announced that its Nautiz X3, Nautiz X5 and Nautiz X7 rugged PDAs and Algiz XRW rugged notebook have been certified for Mobile Tornado's 'Push to Talk' instant communications solution, providing an efficient mobile worker communication platform for users of Handheld rugged mobile devices.

Many retailers still underestimating Olympic disruption

4 Many retailers still underestimating Olympic disruption

Many retailers are still underestimating the extent of the disruption that could result from the Olympic Games this summer, according to parcel delivery company DPD.

'Less is more' at point-of-sale, as J2 Retail Systems launches its new J2 225 Compact terminal

5 'Less is more' at point-of-sale, as J2 Retail Systems launches its new J2 225 Compact terminal

Specialist manufacturer of PC-based touchscreens and point-of-sale hardware to the retail, hospitality and leisure industries, J2 Retail Systems, has launched its next-generation integrated touchscreen computer.

Better Life selects Oracle to support growth of its hypermarket business

6 Better Life selects Oracle to support growth of its hypermarket business

Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co., the Chinese multi-format retailer, has selected a broad footprint of Oracle and Oracle Retail applications to support the growth of its hypermarket operations.

Avis Budget EMEA selects Maxymiser to optimise the booking process and increase reservations

7 Avis Budget EMEA selects Maxymiser to optimise the booking process and increase reservations

Avis Budget EMEA has appointed Maxymiser, the provider of multivariate testing, personalisation and optimisation solutions, as the online customer experience optimisation partner for Avis, the leading rental car company serving the premium commercial and leisure travel market.

Marks & Spencer Chooses Demandware for International Websites

8 Marks & Spencer Chooses Demandware for International Websites

Demandware, Inc. the on-demand ecommerce solutions provider, has announced that Marks & Spencer, one of the UK's leading retailers, is using the Demandware Commerce platform to power its new international websites, including its recently launched Ireland website, www.marksandspencer.ie. This follows Marks & Spencer's first international website, www.marksandspencer.fr, serving customers across France since October 2011.

Oracle introduces Oracle Retail Customer Analytics

9 Oracle introduces Oracle Retail Customer Analytics

Oracle has unveiled Oracle Retail Customer Analytics, a business intelligence solution that is said to help retailers better understand their customers and what drives their buying decisions.

The potential and prospects of localised e-commerce

10 The potential and prospects of localised e-commerce

By James Gagliardi - vice president, product and innovation, Digital River.

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