Drive to roll out new technologies makes retail a hotspot for IT job opportunities

摘要

The roll-out of chip and Pin technology, radio frequency identification tags and the rise of wireless networks have fuelled demand for IT professionals in the retail sector. Aidan Anglin, head of sales in recruitment consultant MSB's technology business, said he has seen demand in IT recruitment increase by about 25% since the end of last year. Jon Butterfield, managing director of the IT business at recruitment consultancy Spring, said IT recruitment has been rising in the retail industry for the past 12 months.