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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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UK shares the love with 10% jump in spend ahead of Valentine's Day

1 UK shares the love with 10% jump in spend ahead of Valentine's Day

Sage Pay, the online payment processor, has reported a 10% jump in the UK's average online spend in the run-up to the romantic holiday, compared to last year.

Intermec introduces new general duty barcode scanner family

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Intermec, Inc. has announced the SG20 family of handheld scanners featuring fast 2D imaging technology for highly responsive omnidirectional scanning.

Chelmsford Star Co-Operative Society to implement Cloud Workforce Management from WorkPlace Systems to improve store productivity and efficiency

3 Chelmsford Star Co-Operative Society to implement Cloud Workforce Management from WorkPlace Systems to improve store productivity and efficiency

WorkPlace Systems plc has announced that Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Limited will implement WorkPlace OnLine, a cloud-based staff Schedule and Attendance Management solution to improve store productivity and efficiency.

PlayNetwork creates innovative in-store experience for London Ray-Ban flagship

4 PlayNetwork creates innovative in-store experience for London Ray-Ban flagship

PlayNetwork, producer of media experiences for brands worldwide, has created an audio in-store customer experience for sunglass brand Ray-Ban at its Covent Garden flagship store.

Future Group selects Cognizant for end-to-end IT infrastructure services support

5 Future Group selects Cognizant for end-to-end IT infrastructure services support

Cognizant has entered into a five-year, multimillion dollar engagement with Future Group, India's largest multi-format retail group, to provide end-to-end IT infrastructure services for all Future Group companies.

Kewill wins major eCommerce B2B contract from Findus Group

6 Kewill wins major eCommerce B2B contract from Findus Group

The UK section of the Findus Group, Young's Seafood Ltd., is transforming its communications with its trading partners after choosing Kewill, provider of global trade and logistics, to provide a fully managed order management system.

Leading retailers dominate the seminar programme at Retail Business Technology Expo

7 Leading retailers dominate the seminar programme at Retail Business Technology Expo

The seminar programme for Retail Business Technology Expo 2012, Europe's fast-growing retail show, has been announced with an array of retailers set to discuss a range of topics, issues and challenges, revealing the secrets of their success, and providing attendees with an insight into how innovation can help beat the challenging climate.

Unleashing multichannelgrowth and investment strategies explored at Internet Retailing Expo (IRX) 2012

8 Unleashing multichannelgrowth and investment strategies explored at Internet Retailing Expo (IRX) 2012

Internet Retailing Events has announced the latest updates to Internet Retailing Expo's programme of free-to-attend conferences, workshops and supplier demonstrations.

eCommera focuses on mobile offering with appointment of former Symsource CEO

9 eCommera focuses on mobile offering with appointment of former Symsource CEO

eCommera, the provider of intelligent eCommerce trading solutions, has strengthened its in-house mobile commerce solution offering with the appointment of Omid Rezvani as Director, Mobile Commerce Solutions.

Clarks selects Getronics to provide in-store IT support throughout its 633 UK retail outlets

10 Clarks selects Getronics to provide in-store IT support throughout its 633 UK retail outlets

Clarks, the footwear specialist, has chosen Getronics in a multi-million euro deal to provide IT hardware support and maintenance across its 633 UK branches.

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