Reinventing retail

In this World Wide Wrap: POS market to approach $6 Billion, Argos installs card payment system, and reinventing retail.

ActiveRetail lands contract with The Pier

ActiveRetail has landed a contract with the UK-based furniture retail company, The Pier.

BCA Barcode Alliance launches high-speed barcode printer

BCA Barcode Alliance has launched the latest high-speed SATO GT e-series range of industrial barcode printers.

Banks mull online payment options

Banks aim to expand online payment options, but security issues cause concern.

Winners revealed at MS gala dinner

In this World Wide Wrap: Winners revealed at Microsoft gala dinner, Brick 'n Click debuts for retailers, and City Blue implements Alpha solution.

Comms costs Edcon

Expensive but unreliable networks mean complexity and cost for retailer Edcon.

Metrologic debuts omni-directional scanners

Metrologic has unveiled four industrial scanners, including the IS8300, IS8400, IS8500 and IS8550. [Local rep: Kemtek]

MS accused of virtualisation foul play

In today's technology roundup: Microsoft accused of virtualisation foul play, CIOs laud Google Apps, DoCoMo to offer electronic payment at McDonald's, and WordPerfect Lightning beta available.

Kemtek offers bar code verification solution

Kemtek Bar Coding Systems has introduced Hand Held Products' Quick Check 890 system for validating printed linear bar codes.

Boost for point-of-sale security

In this World Wide Wrap: Boost for point-of-sale security, Claire's installs global retail solution, and Direct adds search capabilities for customers.

ConnectNet boosts POS GPRS market share

ConnectNet, a provider of customised GPRS services, claims local market share of over 50% in its target market.

Customers crazy for electronic gift cards

Online traffic overwhelms Cupid

It has been a bumper Valentine's Day for online florists.