IDC Retail Insights warns of slowing ecommerce growth in the coming years, but a recent IDC survey shows that over 30% of European retailers plan to introduce social media tools for business purposes in the next two years.
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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.
Retailers to discuss emerging online trends and strategies at IDC eCommerce-focused event
Apr 22, 2012
New Advanced Shipping Notification guidelines for UK retailers help improve delivery processes for suppliers and increase supply chain efficiency
Apr 22, 2012
GS1 UK has announced new guidelines from the eCom Standards and Implementation Group (eSIG), whose members include, Sainsbury, Tesco, Waitrose, Heineken, PepsiCo, Nestle and Unilever, which will make it easier and cheaper for retailers and their suppliers to deploy Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs).
Retalix to raise funds for Garden House Hospice
Apr 17, 2012
Retalix, the provider of software and services for high-volume, high complexity retailers, has announced that at least eight members of its staff will be participating in the National Three Peaks Challenge on May 19th to help raise much-needed funds for the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth Garden City.
Retailers need to see the 'bigger picture' when it comes to HDTV
Apr 17, 2012
Retailers looking to implement smarter loss prevention techniques should take inspiration from the consumer video market with the continued uptake in high definition resolution TV's and mobile devices, according to Axis Communications.
Queue management affects retail sales, according to Qmatic survey
Apr 17, 2012
Almost half (46%) of retail executives claim that actively managing queuing and waiting would increase their hourly transactions, according to a survey by Qmatic. Customers' spend in-store would also be enhanced with better skills and service routing.
Store Twenty One saves 0.5 million in transport costs with Paragon
Apr 17, 2012
Fashion and homeware retailer Store Twenty One has reduced the size of its fleet by 27 per cent through efficiency improvements enabled by Paragon routing and scheduling software.
Mission IS 'Giggling' with Pioneer POS partnership
Apr 17, 2012
In the UK, there is a POS software company that is realising the influence that Pioneer POS offers the hospitality industry.
Intermec introduces small, light mobile receipt printers
Apr 17, 2012
Intermec, Inc. has announced the new PR2 and PR3 mobile receipt printers. The small, light and durable printers are designed for all-day comfort for mobile field professionals in direct-store delivery (DSD) route accounting, field service, mobile point of sale and electronic citation.
StreamlineDigital helps bars and restaurants stop the waiting game
Apr 17, 2012
Streamline, the provider of card payment processing in the UK, has launched a brand new payment terminal to help busy bars and restaurants, as new research shows our frustrations when it comes to waiting to pay.
Space NK supercharges its beauty credentials
Apr 17, 2012
Space NK-led by entrepreneur Nicky Kinnaird-which champions cult products in skin care, fragrance, cosmetics and body, is on a mission to capitalise on the popularity of its brand.
