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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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DinoSol completes Oracle Retail Supply Chain implementation

1 DinoSol completes Oracle Retail Supply Chain implementation

DinoSol has implemented Oracle Retail Advanced Inventory Planning, completing the roll-out of Oracle Retail applications to help optimize inventory management within the supply chain and improve profitability across its four formats in Spain and the Canary Islands.

Real-time informative signage on the trade floor

2 Real-time informative signage on the trade floor

Bolsa de Madrid (Madrid Stock Exchange) is the largest of Spain's four stock exchanges, it operates internationally and is at the heart of all organizational aspects.

CTS Retail's Cervello-Lite hailed as perfect entry level POS solution

3 CTS Retail's Cervello-Lite hailed as perfect entry level POS solution

Following early success at The Retail Business Technology Expo 2012, independent software retailer CTS Retail has officially launched its new POS software solution, Cervello-Lite, designed to be a perfect entry level POS solution for small and independent retailers.

The global rise in 'always-on' shoppers driving eCommerce

4 The global rise in 'always-on' shoppers driving eCommerce

Global e-shoppers spend on average 22% (UK average: 25%) of their annual outgoings on goods and services online, shop for 5 hours a month (UK average: 6), watch TV whilst shopping online (global: 46%, UK: 51%) and make the majority of their purchases at 20:40 (UK: 20:05), according to the Global Online Shopper Report commissioned by WorldPay.

Jones Bootmaker substantially reduces cost of ownership with the ultra-rugged Casio DT-X8

5 Jones Bootmaker substantially reduces cost of ownership with the ultra-rugged Casio DT-X8

Jones Bootmaker has been established since 1857 and has over 80 branches throughout the UK. The footwear retailer expanded into most of the key retail outlets as well as high profile units within London. Based in Eastbourne, the head office and distribution centre has over 60 employees

Box Technologies accepted as Microsoft Windows Embedded Silver Partner

6 Box Technologies accepted as Microsoft Windows Embedded Silver Partner

Box Technologies, the UK provider of customer interface technology solutions, has been designated as a Microsoft Silver Certified Partner for Windows Embedded Handheld technology.

New Vocollect solution enables fast Voice implementations with no host changes and nominal IT resources

7 New Vocollect solution enables fast Voice implementations with no host changes and nominal IT resources

Vocollect has introduced Vocollect VoiceExpress, a new host interface solution. Vocollect VoiceExpress is said to be able to provide distribution centre (DC) and warehouse operators with the benefits of Voice across almost any warehouse workflow, by eliminating or reducing common customer adoption barriers to Voice solutions.

Asda to pilot contactless payments with Streamline and Visa Europe leading UK supermarket to launch contactless technology

8 Asda to pilot contactless payments with Streamline and Visa Europe leading UK supermarket to launch contactless technology

Asda will this summer become the latest business in the UK to introduce contactless payments in partnership with Streamline and Visa Europe. The new contactless payment option will be available across 25 stores from July onwards.

Our World of Interiors turns to ChannelAdvisor for shopping feed solution

9 Our World of Interiors turns to ChannelAdvisor for shopping feed solution

ChannelAdvisor today announced that Our World of Interiors, an online furniture and home accessories retailer, has selected ChannelAdvisor's Comparison Shopping Engine (CSE) solution to drive its online sales.

Maple Lake launches new 'out-of-the box' merchandise planning solution for faster IT implementations for retailers

10 Maple Lake launches new 'out-of-the box' merchandise planning solution for faster IT implementations for retailers

Maple Lake, the retail software vendor that helps plan best-selling ranges for the likes of the Arcadia Group, Ted Baker, ASoS, adidas Group and Levi Strauss, has just released an 'out-of-the-box', pre-configured version of its QuickAssortment merchandise planning solution.

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