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 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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Retailers under pressure to invest in m-commerce in 2012

1 Retailers under pressure to invest in m-commerce in 2012

Retailers are under increasing pressure to keep up market share by ensuring their webstores are configured to work properly on mobile devices, reveals CTS Retail.

Greggs & J2 EPoS partnership completes its 5th anniversary year

2 Greggs & J2 EPoS partnership completes its 5th anniversary year

For global manufacturer of PC-based touchscreen point-of-sale hardware, J2 Retail Systems, and the UK retail baker, Greggs, 2011 marked an important milestone in their EPoS collaboration.

Cellebrite launches Point-of-Sale diagnostics tool to significantly reduce mobile repair costs

3 Cellebrite launches Point-of-Sale diagnostics tool to significantly reduce mobile repair costs

Cellebrite has launched its Diagnostics Solution, said to be an easy-to-use, comprehensive tool that enables the fast identification and resolution of simple mobile device faults at the Point-of-Sale (POS) in retail stores.

Brightpearl transforms multichannel retail for SMBs by adding eBay and Magento support

4 Brightpearl transforms multichannel retail for SMBs by adding eBay and Magento support

Brightpearl, the vendor of cloud-based software for small businesses, has announced the addition of powerful new online sales channels to its increasingly broad multichannel arsenal.

Internet Retailing Expo (IRX 2012)

5 Internet Retailing Expo (IRX 2012)

IRX is a two-day trade event that combines a traditional trade show floor with a programme of learning and training opportunities. IRX is the only opportunity to blend marketing with technology, logistics with customer-facing design, mobile with in-store experience: in short, the full gamut of skills and capabilities to sell in the multi-channel era.

Sainsbury's selects Kronos to optimise workforce management of more than 150,000 employees

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Leading retailer Sainsbury's has selected a workforce management solution from Kronos Incorporated to control labour costs and improve workforce productivity.

Big savings draw customers to buy online and pick up at store

7 Big savings draw customers to buy online and pick up at store

Multi-channel customers are using different channels depending on convenience to complete their purchase. Many multi-channel customers now place orders on a retailer's website or a contact centre and pick-up the order from a nearby brick and mortar store. Thus a multi-channel customer saves on shipping cost and benefits from reduced delivery time.

SCL believes technology partnerships are key to meeting retailers' demands for value In 2012

8 SCL believes technology partnerships are key to meeting retailers' demands for value In 2012

International prepaid and FX solutions provider, SCL predicts that delivering tangible 'value adds' will be crucial to the success of retail IT providers in 2012.

Sigma Touch launches next generation EPoS via reseller channel

9 Sigma Touch launches next generation EPoS via reseller channel

EPoS hardware manufacturer and channel vendor Sigma Touch Solutions has unveiled its i700 EPoS terminal to drive point-of-sale marketing and customer loyalty in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.

John Lewis unveils new personalisation strategy with RichRelevance

10 John Lewis unveils new personalisation strategy with RichRelevance

RichRelevance has announced a partnership with John Lewis to provide a personalised shopping experience for customers of johnlewis.com on the website and via its email strategy.

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