Harnessing big data could contribute 216 billion to the UK economy and stimulate 58,000 new jobs between 2012 and 2017, according to a new study by The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and SAS, the business analytics software and services provider.
General Retail Technology News
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.
Gap widening between Europe's retail banking leaders and laggards
Apr 04, 2012
There is a growing polarisation between innovative banks replacing their core infrastructures to remain profitable and pursuing growth, and those who are not. This is according to an IDC Financial Insights White Paper, sponsored by Temenos, 'Renovate to Innovate: The Time Is Now for European Retail Banking' (IDCWP45T, March 2012).
Saks Incorporated selects Oracle E-Business suite and Oracle Retail Merchandising and Planning solutions
Apr 04, 2012
Saks Incorporated has selected Oracle Retail Merchandising, Planning and Optimisation applications and the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 to help integrate business operations and improve margins and profitability across all channels.
Canon Pixma printers now support Google Cloud Print
Apr 04, 2012
Canon has announced that select models of the Canon Pixma All-In-One inkjet printer line-up will now support Google Cloud Print, providing driver-free printing from a PC, tablet or select mobile devices to any Google Cloud Print ready printer.
GS1 UK welcomes three new influential industry leaders to Supervisory Board
Apr 04, 2012
GS1 UK, the independent global supply chain standards and solutions organisation, has announced the appointment of three new Supervisory Board members representing well-respected retailers and FMCG brands.
Tego simplifies RFID with drag-and-drop interface
Apr 04, 2012
Tego, Inc., the provider of RFID solutions for smart assets, has unveiled its TegoDrive software at RFID Journal LIVE! in Orlando.
Retail Pro International announces the addition of 10 new business partners
Apr 04, 2012
Retail Pro International is welcoming 10 new business partners to the global Retail Pro Community.
Maxa Technologies appointed distributor for the handheld mobile computer range from Catchwell
Apr 04, 2012
Maxa Technologies (Maxatec)has been appointed as a distributor for the Catchwell range of mobile computers. The agreement covers Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Digital signage entices your taste buds
Apr 04, 2012
Restaurant chain Subway, with more than 36,000 restaurants across 99 countries, is still taking every step to stimulate customer appetites.
Checkpoint Systems wins prestigious industry award with Nano Gate
Apr 04, 2012
Checkpoint Systems, the high-theft solutions provider, has been honoured with a prestigious industry award by readers of the German publication, Handelsjournal.
