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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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ExtraHop finds 91% of ransomed organisations made payments last year

1 ExtraHop finds 91% of ransomed organisations made payments last year

ExtraHop has released its third annual Global Cyber Confidence Index, which found organisations are generally ill-equipped to manage and mitigate their cyber risk following a significant increase in ransomware attacks and cybersecurity incident downtime.

Brand loyalty or just habit? Study reveals that more than half of repeat purchases are due to routine, convenience and accessibility

2 Brand loyalty or just habit? Study reveals that more than half of repeat purchases are due to routine, convenience and accessibility

Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has released a new report, ‘The Science of Loyalty’, focused on the drivers behind consumer behaviour and tangible insights that marketers can take to build loyalty and cultivate meaningful relationships between their brand and its customer base. 

Innovative systems and services that support 'lights out' operation: BEUMER Group brings the future of dark warehouse operations

3 Innovative systems and services that support 'lights out' operation: BEUMER Group brings the future of dark warehouse operations

BEUMER Group is sharing its vision of dark warehouse operations. As a global supplier of automated material handling systems, the company is already developing the innovative systems and services that will support the transition to ‘lights out’ operation. 

GlobalData reveals list of top 10 LLMs on social media

4 GlobalData reveals list of top 10 LLMs on social media

Large language models (LLMs) have seen significant advancements in recent years, with the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and upgrades to the existing models. 

EPS transport packaging now recognised as recyclable in practice and at scale in United Nations Environment Programme INC-4 report

5 EPS transport packaging now recognised as recyclable in practice and at scale in United Nations Environment Programme INC-4 report

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has acknowledged expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging as an at-scale recycled material.

Tech businesses have increased AI usage to improve business operations by 25% in the last quarter

6 Tech businesses have increased AI usage to improve business operations by 25% in the last quarter

Data analysed by the customer experience experts at CX Network, the global online network for customer service and marketing leaders, has found that AI usage to improve business operations in the technology sector has increased 25% since the end of 2023.

Solving retail digital transformation problems you don't know you have

7 Solving retail digital transformation problems you don't know you have

Technological advancements are happening at pace, all of which are being led by new types of technologies such as AI and machine learning. As these technologies advance, businesses in the retail sector are grappling to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring their digital offerings keep up.

Brother International Europe and Cool Earth celebrate their 15 year partnership

8 Brother International Europe and Cool Earth celebrate their 15 year partnership

This Earth Day, Brother International Europe is celebrating 15 years since first joining forces with the rainforest conservation charity, becoming their longest-serving commercial partner.

The Rise of Omnichannel Retail: Revolutionizing the Point-of-Sale Experience with AI

9 The Rise of Omnichannel Retail: Revolutionizing the Point-of-Sale Experience with AI

By Ryan Edwards, freelance writer.

Omnichannel is one of the most effective retail strategies for engaging customers, driving sales, and building lasting relationships. A way to strengthen this game-changing approach is the revolutionary power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Computer Vision spearheading AI productivity in 2024

10 Computer Vision spearheading AI productivity in 2024

Adoption of Computer Vision technology, powered by AI, is at a tipping point and set to power productivity across a range of industry sectors, according to the latest research commissioned by Panasonic Connect Europe.

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