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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Maginus named of 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club

1 Maginus named of 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club

Maginus, provider of integrated software for multi-channel retail & distribution companies, has been named to the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club for the first time.

Mobile commerce takes off as retailers' IT investment priority

2 Mobile commerce takes off as retailers' IT investment priority

For the first time ever, top retailers' priority for IT investment is e-commerce and mobile commerce, according to the latest annual IT in Retail research of the UK's leading 100 retailers by Martec International, sponsored by BT Expedite.

Debenhams' customer recommendation campaign reaches 1.5 million social media users

3 Debenhams' customer recommendation campaign reaches 1.5 million social media users

Debenhams, the department store group, has reached almost 1.5 million consumers via social media channels, following its introduction of the GoRecommend programme from Empathica, a customer experience management expert.

Retailers failing to implement adequate social commerce solutions

4 Retailers failing to implement adequate social commerce solutions

Top retailers are failing to capitalise on a rapidly growing e-commerce market with many still having inadequate social commerce solutions, new research has revealed.

Online retailer World of Books sees hundredfold increase in revenues

5 Online retailer World of Books sees hundredfold increase in revenues

Online Retailer World of Books has stormed to the top of the UK used books industry, reportedly due in part to expert consultancy and support of their IT systems from Open Plus Ltd.

Motion CL900 Tablet PC Video Review

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The device delivers everything from durability and ruggedness, an ideal balance of weight and ergonomics, efficiency and reliability and even extended battery life. This is definitely a tablet thats built for business.

Retail Pro and Wishpond form strategic partnership to help merchants drive in-store sales

7 Retail Pro and Wishpond form strategic partnership to help merchants drive in-store sales

Some 94% of shopping happens in stores, but 90% of shoppers make their buying decision based on online research.

Toshiba TEC announces first carbon neutral EPoS and Auto ID products & launches scheme to the channel

8 Toshiba TEC announces first carbon neutral EPoS and Auto ID products & launches scheme to the channel

Toshiba TEC has announced that its EPoS terminals and Auto-ID printers will be the first in the UK to be CarbonZero by summer 2011.

New wall-mounted EPOS till system: Aures unveils W-Touch by Posligne

9 New wall-mounted EPOS till system: Aures unveils W-Touch by Posligne

The Aures Group has unveiled the W-Touch, an "all-in-one" touch screen equipment featuring a slimline, fanless and splash-proof design, developed predominantly for wall-mounted till applications.

Jet's Pizza selects SpeedLine POS for next phase of growth

10 Jet's Pizza selects SpeedLine POS for next phase of growth

Sterling Heights, Michigan-based, 200+-unit Jet's Pizza has announced that the company has approved the SpeedLine point of sale software for use in its company-owned restaurants and franchise locations.

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