Retail Technology
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Mobilising sales: how portable POS technology can boost trade on the high street Helen Slaven, Vice President of retail technology expert Torex shows how mobile POS technology can improve the retail experience.

Retail IT Hardware More Stories Agreement signed between Coop Adriatica and Datalogic for a more enjoyable Salvatempo with Joya Coop Adriatica recently signed an agreement to purchase the Shopevolution solution, with approximately 1,000 Joya pods. The real cost of gift card success The strategic case for bringing gift card solutions in-house. In the UK, nearly 80% of retailers outsource their gift card program. Many of these retailers can see significant cost savings by bringing gift cards inhouse. An important multinational furniture company invests in a mobile computing solution with Datalogic Mobile The world’s largest furniture retailer chooses the Datalogic Skorpio™ for goods flow Jade application ecosystem enables simultaneous connection of any back office system with front end mobile devices A strategic alliance with US-based @hand Corporation has allowed Jade to develop a secure enterprise mobility workflow application ecosystem, enabling the simultaneous connection of any back office system with any front end mobile device. Lingerie gets perfectly matched at Wunderwear thanks to the Datalogic Memor™ With the Datalogic Memor™, Wunderwear always knows the exact number of varieties, sizes and colors of its lingerie, allowing the company to offer its customers the products they want in the correct quantities. RSS feeds: Retail IT Hardware | More feeds Retail IT Software More Stories ZBD appoints MAOP as VISION partner for the Balkan region ZBD has further increased its global reach with the appointment of MAOP, a major solutions provider, as the latest partner to join its VISION partner programme. The real cost of gift card success The strategic case for bringing gift card solutions in-house. In the UK, nearly 80% of retailers outsource their gift card program. Many of these retailers can see significant cost savings by bringing gift cards inhouse. E-tail on the move with new Tiger Commerce iPhone application Running a 24/7 online business has become easier due to the arrival of a new, free-of-charge iPhone application for UK ecommerce platform Tiger Commerce, the ecommerce website software for online merchants and companies. Merret supply chain ERP solution to be enhanced by eLearning, thanks to a new First Friday and Retail Assist partnership Retail Assist, has collaborated with specialist retail training company, First Friday, on the production of an eLearning solution for its Merret merchandising and warehouse supply chain system. BlueStar now an authorised distributor of Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System in Latin America This partnership will reportedly focus on creating unique POS bundled solutions for retail value-added resellers in these regions. RSS feeds: Retail IT Software | More feeds

RFID Basics for Retailers Leading retailers and their consumer goods supplier trading partners are beginning limited use of RFID systems in their operations and are announcing plans for expansion. Despite the promise that the technology holds, limitations with the initial RFID implementations have made the experiences to-date mixed. Related White Papers NiceLabel RFID Technology - White Paper Providing an introduction to RFID technology and explains the difference between Smart Tag and Bar Code labeling. Mobile Wireless Printing using Pocket NiceLabel - White Paper Describes how to print labels from Windows CE compatible terminals. RFID Technology In Retail Imagine a technology that could slice the time it takes a retailer to measure inventory, one that could provide accurate information about a single item as it moves from manufacturing through a store and then on to post-sales support. Introduction to Bar Code Technology For any business in this fast changing world, the importance of collecting and processing information on a timely basis is essential. This document gives an overview of bar code technology and how to use it. Practical Uses for RFID Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications Learn how RFID systems can help solve logistical problems that affect manufacturing and distribution. Your business will become more efficient and profitable. Understanding the Gen 2 Smart Label Supply Chain: What Retail Supply Chain Professionals Need to Know Sheri Phillips, IBM Supply Chain Consulting; Peter Bloch, NCR Corporation – Systemedia Division; Tammy Stewart, Texas Instruments This white paper details the Gen 2 smart label manufacturing processes to make retail supply chain professionals aware of the lead time requirements and how important their initial input is in keeping the supply chain demand-driven. Reading between the lines: Bar code basics Modern automated warehouses, conveyor belts and manufacturing facilities increasingly require the implementation of identification systems. Bar Coding Basics White Paper A white paper to educate you in the basics of bar coding, direct and thermal transfer, the differences between laser, dot matrix, and thermal printing, and more! RFID Is A Double Edged Sword Most of the controversy surrounding the deployment of RFID is centred on the technology's impact on personal privacy. However, according to a paper published this week by Wireless Healthcare, RFID also represents a threat to retailers deploying the technology in customer facing applications. Print Edition Digital Editions IT Reseller Magazine is available to read online anytime. It's absolutely FREE too! Archived issues: Click Here Quick Diary Dates 360°IT 22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Court RFID Europe 28 - 29 September 2010, Cambridge UK. IP EXPO 20 – 21 October 2010, Earls Court, London IP Expo 2010 20-21 October 2010, Earls Court 2 London AIM Expo November 1-3, Chicago, IL, USA ID WORLD International Congress 16 - 18 November 2010, Milan, Italy Retail Asia Expo June 14-16, 2011, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong