From barcodes to low-code: Powering digital transformation in retail
By Nick Pike, Vice-President, EMEA, OutSystems.The invention of the barcode revolutionised the retail industry, making it possible for individual stores to stock a far wider range of products and to...
View ArticleSustainable data centres ‘critical’ to future of business
DigiPlex has released the results of a new survey, conducted in connection with IDG Connect, which reveals dramatic shifts in business attitudes and awareness in a time of incredible digital...
View ArticleParrots and carrots – is payment technology going too far, too fast?
By Ian Benn, Senior Vice-president, Ingenico.This summer we saw two fun payment stories that caught my attention: pleasingly, one was about carrots and the other, parrots. Both bring a smile and a...
View ArticleAsda selects HCL Technologies to help drive IT transformation
HCL Technologies (HCL) has been selected to help drive IT transformation at the UK’s third-largest grocery retailer, Asda.
View ArticleWith ‘Mi Rewards’ shopping local never felt so good
Savvy shoppers can now feel rewarded for buying local as sector experts, Miconex and technology partner Stampeet, begin the first stage of a nationwide rollout of ‘Mi Rewards’ their cardless rewards...
View ArticleNew rate your delivery app from Maxoptra helps boost home delivery customer...
Maxoptra routing and scheduling software now includes a new app which allows consumers to score their delivery experience and provide instant feedback.
View ArticleOver half of us prefer to shop with retailers who offer self-checkouts
Brits are increasingly turning towards retailers who offer self-service payment options, with over half of us (57%) opting to avoid human interaction during the retail experience, according to a new...
View ArticleHoneywell's rugged mobile computers go smarter with new terminal emulation...
Honeywell's ultra-rugged, mobile computers for distribution centres now feature terminal emulation software to help workers perform their tasks more efficiently via user-friendly and intuitive device...
View ArticleZebra Technologies helps retailers take personal shopping to the next level
PS20 personal shopper solution helps retailers deliver a superior customer experience and improve sales
View ArticleHow to supercharge the retail customer experience and revenue with RFID
By Alan Tamny, Global Product Management, Checkpoint Systems.How can retailers maintain or even thrive in an environment in which brick and mortar sales and profits have become more challenging?
View ArticleEckoh plc secures significant US contract win worth $7.4m
Eckoh, the global provider of secure payment products and customer contact solutions, has won a two-year contract worth $7.4m to provide secure payment solutions to one of the largest corporations in...
View ArticleAPG's introduces SMARTtill Hybrid solution at the NACS Show 2018 in Las Vegas
APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions has introduced its SMARTtill Hybrid Cash Management Solution which enables integrators to provide for Proof of Concept integration...
View Article‘Replace mobile hardware spend with mobile apps and BYOD.’ suggests...
With government departments and local authorities facing ongoing pressure to reduce spending, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is offering a solution for IT and telecoms departments in public sector...
View ArticleASOS customers can now shop the latest fashion with Google Assistant
ASOS, the global destination for fashion-loving 20-somethings, has become one of the first fashion retailers in the UK to launch on Google Assistant, meaning customers can discover the latest ASOS...
View ArticleUniversity of Southampton Student Union makes jisp its official deals app
The University of Southampton Student Union, (SuSu) has announced a partnership agreement with Hampshire-based technology company, jisp that will give students a new incentive to take advantage of the...
View ArticleYoung fraud victims on the rise: new data reveals 24% rise in under-21s...
Cifas, the UK fraud prevention service, has released startling new figures showing a marked increase in the number young people falling victim to identity fraud.
View ArticleDatalogic’s Memor 10 validated for Android Enterprise Recommended Programme
Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, has announced that Memor 10 mobile computer has been validated for the ‘Android Enterprise Recommended’ programme for...
View ArticleNew research: Payment fragmentation is the “new normal” across all markets
Research published by RS2 examines the payment landscape across a number of global markets, and finds that proliferating payment channels and the expectations of consumers and merchants has made...
View ArticleA vision for the future of retail
In a retail landscape that is changing daily, you have to be prepared for constant evolution. Stand still for too long try to assess how to take the next step forward and you may in fact find...
View ArticleComing soon: SP1 RFID sled by DENSO
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is delivering a boost in sales for retailers by an average of 1.5 to 5.5 percent, while increasing inventory accuracy by about 20 to 30 per cent, according to the...
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