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Hola! to the Spanish market, as J2 appoints its first local distributor Protelsa to represent J2 Retail Systems BlueStar announces new solutions from Meridian Kiosks BlueStar has announced the addition of their self service kiosk solution featuring Meridian Kiosks' extensive hardware line-up and robust software platform. The Retail Systems Forum 2010 Tackling the Challenges in Retail with Technology. Verifone brings new revenue opportunities to UK channel Delivers Comprehensive Payment Software Solutions to Drive Value in Multi-Channel Retailing & Vertical Market Applications. New Off-the-Shelf Stock Inventory Software Launched by MMCC Consultants MMCC Consultants have developed a new stock inventory and asset management package for handheld devices that can be installed without the need for a completely new back office system. American Apparel Finds the Right Fit with Motorola RFID An RFID Case study Inventory counts that used to take 6-8 people 6-8 hours to accomplish now take two people 2.5 hours to accomplish - with better accuracy. Mobile commerce – the future of retail With advances in mobile technology, bringing the experience to the consumer now means bringing it to their handset. How technology can drive retail sales and strengthen customer service Doug Hargrove, Chief Marketing Officer at retail technology expert Torex, provides advice on how retailers can use modern productivity tools to support their business in the current recession and beyond. Using merchandise visibility to gain operational insight from source to store Neil Matthews, Vice President, Checkpoint Systems NCE Several studies show that retailers’ inventory numbers are accurate only 35 - 45% of the time. This means that retailers manage their inventory based on data that is wrong far more often than it is right. Sourced Market select VoiteQ’s VPoS solution Opening the first market of its kind in a British train station, Sourced Market has opened its first permanent market inside St Pancras International. Fujitsu research reveals retailers have reined in IT spending but no further budget cuts expected Research commissioned by Fujitsu has revealed that retailers are continuing to tighten their belts in light of the current economic climate, with 95% expecting the recession to last up to another two years. Direct Dispatch: A question of balance Direct Dispatch (also commonly referred to as ‘Drop Ship’) is an important weapon in the armoury for retailers. Maginus showcases powerful multi-channel solutions at ECMOD 2009 Maginus will be using the 2009 ECMOD Exhibition to demonstrate the new Microsoft Dynamics point of sale solution, POS 2009 Varlink expands into retail IT products Varlink has announced that it has expanded its product range to facilitate entry into the retail IT market.

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 Enterprise Social Media 15th March 2010 - Olympia, Earls Court, London Cloud Computing Congress 16th March 2010 - Olympia, Earls Court, London Infosecurity Europe 2010 27th – 29th April 2010, Earls Court, London The Retail Systems Forum 2010 11th and 12th of May 2010 - Oxfordshire Golf Club Channel Expo 2010 12 -13 May, National Hall, Olympia, London Retail & Transportation Cards 13th & 14th May 2009, Kensington, London