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Newgistics Inc.

The Newgistics Recall Solution, from Austin, Texas-based Newgistics, promises to ease the pain of product recalls for retailers and consumers. Based on Newgistics’ intelligent returns management technology, the new solution enables a retailer to promptly deliver customized recall information to impacted consumers via e-mail or postcard communications. Impacted customers access Newgistics’ Returns Center, an on-line portal where consumers can create a return label and convey their recall status information to the retailer or manufacturer. Consumers then drop off their Newgistics-labeled package anywhere in the U.S. Postal Service mail stream. The label enables companies to track inbound packages, and comply with regulatory reporting requirements.www.newgistics.com

National Retail Federation

The Association for Retail Technology Standards (ARTS), a division of the National Retail Federation, Washington, D.C., recently released an XML schema that enables retailers and suppliers to efficiently create and manage images and text used to present products to consumers. The new standard, which replaces the Digital Asset Management (DAM) schema, was developed by a committee of retailers and technology providers.www.nrf.com

Apex Analytix

Apex Analytix, Greensboro, N.C., released the latest version of its flagship software, FirstStrike Retail, a solution that automates the detection and recovery of overpayments. First-Strike Retail 6.2 features an intuitive, browser-based user interface. This interface promises to improve access to detailed reports, data and graphics. The framework also provides customized alerts to provide users with critical system information, warnings and errors.www.apexanalytix.com